Patents by Inventor Lin-Wei Chang
Lin-Wei Chang 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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Publication number: 20070114059Abstract: A shielding member is proposed for shielding an opening on a side of a server cabinet, the opening being adjacently connected to a base panel of a server cabinet, wherein the server cabinet includes a first positioning portion corresponding to the opening. The shielding member includes: a body, which is dimensioned to cover the opening; an operational portion formed on the body to correspond to a side of the back panel of the server cabinet, wherein the operational portion is formed with a second positioning portion corresponding to the first positioning portion; and a combining portion formed on the body and away from the side of the base panel of the server cabinet, for being combined with the side of the opening away from the base panel, so as to effectively and conveniently shield the opening adjacently connected with the base panel of the server.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7209365Abstract: A card retention device includes a latch member pivotally coupled on a side wall which is located in a chassis of a computer and is located corresponding to a distal end of an expansion card. The latch member includes a stem which has a first latch section and a second latch section on two ends. The first latch section is a stub to latch the upper edge of the distal end of the expansion card. The second latch section may be coupled with a third latch section formed on the side wall to enable the latch member to latch the expansion card and prevent the expansion card from becoming disengaging from the expansion slot where it is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20070076380Abstract: A structure for fixing an adaptor to a server having a space is provided. The fixing structure includes at least one first coupling portion provided on at least one side of the space; at least one second coupling portion provided on at least one side of the adaptor and corresponding to the at least one first coupling portion; and at least one coupling component provided on the at least one second coupling portion, for securely coupling the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion. This arrangement allows power supplies to be easily assembled or disassembled to or from the server by the adaptor through the use of the fixing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Lin-Wei Chang, Chi-Kang Hsieh
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Patent number: 7195506Abstract: A fixing structure for an external circuit board is provided for fixing the external circuit board to a carrier board, the carrier board having a first opening, and the external circuit board having a second opening corresponding to the first opening. The fixing structure includes a connecting member and a cantilever extended from one end of the connecting member. When the external circuit board is vertically inserted in a connector of the carrier board, the connecting member is coupled to the first opening of the carrier board and the cantilever is coupled to the second opening of the external circuit board, such that connection between the external circuit board and the carrier board can be enhanced by means of the fixing structure to avoid the external circuit board falling off from the carrier board by shocks.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20070054611Abstract: A fan cover assembly is proposed for installing one or more fans therein, including: a fan frame having a first blocking portion, a second blocking portion, and a third blocking portion, wherein the second block portion includes at least an upper blocking portion and at least a lower blocking portion, which are positioned in a stagger manner and having a containing space formed therebetween; and a cover body installed in the containing space, with edges thereof being formed with openings corresponding to the upper blocking portions. During assembly, the first blocking portion is opened to allow the cover body to pass through the upper blocking portions via the openings and stop at the lower blocking portions, the cover body is pushed to abut against the third blocking portion, and then the first blocking portion is closed to tightly join the cover body to the fan frame without using extra tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: Inventec CorporationInventors: Kuang-Yi Kao, Lin-Wei Chang, Chi-Kang Hsieh
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Patent number: 7187561Abstract: A wind fender to isolate heat sources of a mainboard and direct heat to air vents includes a plurality of notches on the wind fender to allow cables on the mainboard to pass through and confine the movement of the cables along the X axis. The wind fender further has retaining sections normal to the wind fender to prevent the cables from moving along the Y axis. Hence heat of the mainboard may be dispelled quickly and the cables may be laid according to a preset wiring layout to accelerate heat dissipation.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7161093Abstract: An aligning gear for an electronic device including a circuit board having at least a first fixing section and a housing having at least a second fixing section is disclosed. The aligning gear includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, both of which are installed on the housing. The first limiting member limits the circuit board to move along a first direction only, while the second limiting member limits the circuit board to move along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to make the first fixing section of the circuit board inosculate with the second fixing section of the housing along the first direction and the second direction respectively. Thereby, the circuit board is adjusted to a position where the circuit board is to be fixed to, so as to fix the circuit board on the housing and finish the subsequent fastening action.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2005Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventors: Chi-Kang Hsieh, Kuang-Yi Kao, Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20060255703Abstract: A face panel anchoring apparatus includes a chassis, two coupling elements and a face panel. The chassis has a base plate and two side plates, to form a loading area, and an opening on one side. The two coupling elements are located on two sides of the opening and have respectively a sliding groove parallel with the base plate. The face panel has two guiding struts corresponding to the two sliding grooves to be slid and pivotally coupled thereon. Hence the face panel may be moved horizontally or swiveled relative to the base seat, to open or close the opening of the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2005Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20060249295Abstract: A wind fender to isolate heat sources of a mainboard and direct heat to air vents includes a plurality of notches on the wind fender to allow cables on the mainboard to pass through and confine the movement of the cables along the X axis. The wind fender further has retaining sections normal to the wind fender to prevent the cables from moving along the Y axis. Hence heat of the mainboard may be dispelled quickly and the cables may be laid according to a preset wiring layout to accelerate heat dissipation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2005Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20060232947Abstract: An interface card coupling structure includes a bracing member fastened to a case that has a retaining plate extending from an edge with a latch hole formed thereon, and a coupling member pivotally coupled on the retaining plate. The coupling member has a latch pin on one end facing the retaining plate to engage with the latch hole and anchor the coupling member on the retaining plate. The coupling member presses an interface card to form secure coupling. The coupling member may be made by injection forming. The structural elements of the bracing member of the interface card coupling structure are thus fewer. Hence the cost may be reduced and production speed increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2005Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20060227520Abstract: A card retention device includes a latch member pivotally coupled on a side wall which is located in a chassis of a computer and is located corresponding to a distal end of an expansion card. The latch member includes a stem which has a first latch section and a second latch section on two ends. The first latch section is a stub to latch the upper edge of the distal end of the expansion card. The second latch section may be coupled with a third latch section formed on the side wall to enable the latch member to latch the expansion card and prevent the expansion card from becoming disengaging from the expansion slot where it is engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7057890Abstract: A drawer for a digital data storage device includes a drawer body, and two vibration absorption members detachably mounted on both sides of the drawer body. The drawer body has at least an accommodating space for receiving the digital data storage device. The two sides of the drawer body respectively have a plurality of resilient members and a plurality of first openings. A plurality of second openings and fastening portions of the vibration absorption members further respectively correspond to the resilient members and the first openings. The fastening portions of each vibration absorption member are fastened inside the corresponding first openings of the drawer body. The resilient members are exposed through the second openings to absorb tolerance in assemblage and provide effective electrical grounding. A light pipe may be further mounted in the drawer body, extending from a front end to a rear end of the drawer body.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7028389Abstract: A fixing device for a printed circuit board (PCB) is comprised of a shaft, an elastic washer and a fixing pillar for fixing the PCB on a shell. This device has the functions of fixing, vibration buffer, and preventing electromagnetic interference (EMI). According to the invention, the shaft penetrates through the PCB and the elastic washer and connects to the fixing pillar on a shell, thereby fixing the PCB onto the shell. The elastic washer is elastic such that it can absorb external vibrations and reduce damages to the PCB. By putting the elastic washer into contact with the PCB, the electromagnetic wave is guided to the shell, thus avoiding the EMI.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7021906Abstract: A fan assembly mechanism is disclosed for mounting a fan member on a wall mounting surface of a casing, including the fan member having a flat mounting surface and a space for receiving at least one fan; at least one fastening member formed on the flat mounting surface; and an elastic fastener having its one side fixed on the fan member and at least one latching portion protruded out of the flat mounting surface. The fan assembly mechanism allows the fastening member to engage a corresponding hole on the wall mounting surface of the casing, and the latching portion to engage another hole on the casing, so as to assemble the fan member to the casing.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7016190Abstract: A hard disk anchoring apparatus for retaining a hard disk with a plurality of screw holes includes a coupling seat, a fixed bracket and a movable bracket. The fixed bracket is fixedly coupled with the coupling seat. The movable bracket is movably hinged on the coupling seat. A coupling blade is provided to couple the fixed bracket and the movable bracket. The fixed bracket and the movable bracket each have fasteners matching the screw holes formed on two sides of the hard disk. The movable bracket may be swiveled to close to the fixed bracket and coupled through the coupling blade. Thus the hard disk is retained by latching the movable bracket and the fixed bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20050205738Abstract: A rotary-releasing device for power supply, having two rotary arms arranged on one side thereof, and each said rotary arm being coupled with said power supply by an axle end, and said rotary-releasing device comprising: a latch bracket section, and a handle section. The latch bracket section is a suspending arm with a pressing surface, and a fixed end thereof is coupled to a free end selected from one of the two rotary arms. The handle section further comprises: a rotary axle body, being extended to a predefined height along a direction; a lifting handle, being extended from said rotary axle body to a predefined length, capable of receiving a force to enable said handle section to perform a rotating movement using said direction as an axis; and a pressing arm, being extended from said rotary axle body to a predefined distance and connected to said lifting handle at a predefined angle, and said pressing arm furthering comprising an extending first contact body and an extending second contact body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20050208784Abstract: A tool-less mounting device for an interface card including an interface holder, an interface card, a first fixed bracket and a second fixed bracket. The interface holder has a first positioning point and a second positioning point. The interface card has a first positioning hole and a second positioning hole. The first fixed bracket and the second fixed bracket are located on the interface holder, and individually driven between a first position and a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 6929338Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer case comprising a body shell and a cover shell adapted to cover an opening of said body shell, wherein, while said cover shell being put on said body shell, at least one stop member located on an inner wall of said cover shell adapted to stop against a stop member of each at least one springy retaining device of said body shell and to prohibit backward displacement of said cover shell relative to said body shell after engagement between a plurality of engagement devices of said cover shell and the corresponding engagement devices of said body shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2005Assignee: Inventec Corp.Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20050088068Abstract: A server rack for improving opening and closing convenience of computer servers includes a base dock and an upper lid. The base dock has an upper beam bridging two opposite ends thereof. The upper beam has a latch structure. The upper lid is mounted on the based dock and includes a hook structure corresponding to and engageable with the latch structure for coupling the base dock and the upper lid. The latch structure is movable by the hook structure to release the coupling of the base dock and the upper lid. Hence the server rack may be easily opened or closed for replacing the electronic devices in the server during repair operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2003Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang
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Publication number: 20050083668Abstract: An unlatching structure adopted for used on interface cards to release the latching relationship between an interface card and a server case includes an elastic slice and a pulling lever. The elastic slice is located on one side of the interface card and juts out from the surface of the interface card for latching onto the server case. The pulling lever is pivotally engaged with the interface card corresponding to the elastic slice. Moving the pulling lever drives the elastic slice close to the surface of the interface to unlatch the elastic slice from the server case.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2003Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventor: Lin-Wei Chang