Patents by Inventor Min-Li Li

Min-Li Li 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).

  • Patent number: 8611105
    Abstract: A slide button, used for activating a mode of an electronic device by operating a toggle switch on a circuit board of the electronic device, includes an operating member, an activating member, and a positioning member. The operating member defines a first surface used for applying a force therein and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The activating member includes two tail fins and a positioning member respectively extending from the second surface. The tail fin defines an opening. The toggle switch is received in the opening. The connecting board is received in the opening and used for enhancing the strength of the two tail fins. The positioning member is connected to the two tail fins and spaced apart from the operating member. The positioning member and the operating member together secure the slide button to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Liu, Min-Li Li, Na Wang, Bao-Gang Zhao
  • Patent number: 8605439
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board, a connector fixed on the circuit board, and a heat sink mounted on the circuit board. The heat sink includes a securing portion. The securing portion defines a first cutout, a second cutout, and an arm located between the first and second cutouts. The arm resiliently urges the connector against the circuit board so as to firmly hold the connector between the heat sink and the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min-Li Li
  • Patent number: 8587936
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a lid, two hinge members, a reinforcing member and a covering structure. The main body has a top surface. The hinge members are disposed at two opposite ends of a side edge of the lid to rotatably connect the lid to the main body. The reinforcing member is disposed on the side edge and located between the two hinge members. The reinforcing member is inserted in the through hole to abut the main body. The covering structure is detachably mounted to the main body and partly covering the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Ting Zhao, Min-Li Li, Na Wang, He-Li Wang
  • Publication number: 20130286596
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board, a connector fixed on the circuit board, and a heat sink mounted on the circuit board. The heat sink includes a securing portion. The securing portion defines a first cutout, a second cutout, and an arm located between the first and second cutouts. The arm resiliently urges the connector against the circuit board so as to firmly hold the connector between the heat sink and the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MIN-LI LI
  • Patent number: 8571248
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a box, a speaker, and a micro structure. The box includes a shell and a cover disposed on the shell. The speaker is sandwiched between the shell and the cover. The micro structure includes a plurality of flat-bottomed protruding portions, a plurality of first pyramidal protruding portions, and a plurality of second pyramidal protruding portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Li Li, Ji-Feng Qiu, Ting-Ting Zhao, Hong Li
  • Publication number: 20130248403
    Abstract: A casing with a label affixed thereon, the casing includes a side surface including a label area. The label is affixed on the label area, and the label area defines a number of recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: MIN-LI LI
  • Patent number: 8536478
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a casing with a slot defined in an outer face of the casing, a through holed defined in the slot, and a switch module. The switch module includes a switch received in the casing, and a slidable button embedded in the slot. The slidable button includes an operating portion received in the slot and abutting an outer face of the casing, a holding portion extending outwardly from the operating portion and through the through hole, and two elastic arms respectively extending outwardly from two lateral sides of the holding portion. Each elastic arm includes a connecting section extending outwardly from the holding portion and a locking section protruding outwardly from the connecting section towards the operating portion. The locking sections of the elastic arms abut an inner face of the casing, whereby the slidable button is fixed to the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Li, Ting-Ting Zhao, Xiao-Hui Zhou, Min-Li Li
  • Patent number: 8493724
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for securing to the body of an electronic device. The hinge mechanism includes a fixing plate. A holding member and two latching members project from the base of the electronic device. An end of the holding member opposite to the base bends toward the at least one latching member to form a latching portion. Each latching member includes a connecting portion projecting from the base, a supporting portion bending from an end of the connecting portion opposite to the base, and a hook arranged at a side of the supporting portion opposite to the connecting portion. The holding member cooperates with the supporting portion to define a clearance for holding the fixing plate, the hooks cooperate with the holding member to secure the fixing plate to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ting-Ting Zhao, Min-Li Li, He-Li Wang, Chin-Sung Yang
  • Patent number: 8493742
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a PCB, a push-button switch assembly, and a protective member. The push-button switch includes a push-button disposed on the casing and a switch disposed on the PCB. When pressed, a main body of the push-button moves towards the PCB to actuate the switch. The protective member is disposed between the main body and the PCB for restricting further movement of the main body as the switch is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Li Li, Bao-Gang Zhao, Yong-Jun Yu, Na Wang
  • Patent number: 8456842
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a shell, a mother board and a metal sheet disposed at an inner side of the shell, an electronic apparatus fixed on the mother board, and a heat conducting plate thermally connecting the electronic apparatus with the metal sheet. The metal sheet is located between the shell and the mother board to shield electro magnetic interference from the electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus generates heat when working. The electronic apparatus is located between the mother board and the metal sheet, and is spaced from the metal sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Li Li, Xiao-Hui Zhou, Ting-Ting Zhao, Hong Li
  • Patent number: 8446714
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a front cover, a rear cover engaging with the front cover, and a connecting mechanism fixed to the front cover. The front cover is secured to the rear cover to cooperatively define a receiving space for receiving a part of the connecting mechanism. The front cover includes a first panel defining two limiting members and a first sidewall extending from a rim of the first panel and defining two latching members. The rear cover includes a second panel defining two protrusions and a second sidewall extending from a rim of the second panel and defining two hook members. The protrusions correspond to the limiting members and are fixed thereto, and the hook members correspond to the latching members and engage therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke-Hui Peng, Na Wang, Min-Li Li
  • Publication number: 20120217398
    Abstract: An exemplary infrared receiving device is adapted for mounting on a printed circuit board. The infrared receiving device includes an infrared receiver and a supporting seat configured to be mounted on the printed circuit board. The infrared receiver is attached to the supporting seat with the supporting seat supporting and protecting the infrared receiver. An electronic device includes a main body, a flip cover pivotably attached to the main body, and a display screen embedded in the flip cover. The main body includes a printed circuit board, an infrared receiver mounted on the printed circuit board, and a supporting seat mounted on the printed circuit board. The supporting seat holds the infrared receiver to support and protect the infrared receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-HUI ZHOU, MIN-LI LI, HONG LI, TING-TING ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120182674
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a detector window, and a fixing mechanism for securing the detector window to the body. The detector window is capable of being inserted into the body in a first direction, and includes at least one hook member. The fixing mechanism includes at least one latching member, at least one first limiting member and at least one second limiting member. The at least one latching member hooks the at least one hook member to limit the movement of the detector window in the first direction. The at least one latching first limiting member and the at least one second limiting member respectively are arranged opposite sides of the latching member and respectively resisting against opposite sides of the at least one hook member to cooperatively limit the movement of the detector window in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TING-TING ZHAO, WEI LIU, MIN-LI LI, BAO-GANG ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120170234
    Abstract: A slide button, used for activating a mode of an electronic device by operating a toggle switch on a circuit board of the electronic device, includes an operating member, an activating member, and a positioning member. The operating member defines a first surface used for applying a force therein and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The activating member includes two tail fins and a positioning member respectively extending from the second surface. The tail fin defines an opening. The toggle switch is received in the opening. The connecting board is received in the opening and used for enhancing the strength of the two tail fins. The positioning member is connected to the two tail fins and spaced apart from the operating member. The positioning member and the operating member together secure the slide button to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: WEI LIU, MIN-LI LI, NA WANG, BAO-GANG ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20120170187
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism for securing to the body of an electronic device. The hinge mechanism includes a fixing plate. A holding member and two latching members project from the base of the electronic device. An end of the holding member opposite to the base bends toward the at least one latching member to form a latching portion. Each latching member includes a connecting portion projecting from the base, a supporting portion bending from an end of the connecting portion opposite to the base, and a hook arranged at a side of the supporting portion opposite to the connecting portion. The holding member cooperates with the supporting portion to define a clearance for holding the fixing plate, the hooks cooperate with the holding member to secure the fixing plate to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HON FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TING-TING ZHAO, MIN-LI LI, HE-LI WANG, CHIN-SUNG YANG
  • Publication number: 20120162869
    Abstract: A cable positioning mechanism for fastening a cable, includes a main body and at least three positioning members arranged on the main body. The at least three positioning members cooperatively fasten the cable to the main body by every two of the at least three positioning members clamping the cable therebetween. An electronic device using the cable positioning mechanism is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRYCO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MIN-LI LI, NA WANG, YONG-JUN YU, HE-LI WANG
  • Publication number: 20120155687
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a box, a speaker, and a micro structure. The box includes a shell and a cover disposed on the shell. The speaker is sandwiched between the shell and the cover. The micro structure includes a plurality of flat-bottomed protruding portions, a plurality of first pyramidal protruding portions, and a plurality of second pyramidal protruding portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MIN-LI LI, JI-FENG QIU, TING-TING ZHAO, HONG LI
  • Publication number: 20120155031
    Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a shell, a mother board and a metal sheet disposed at an inner side of the shell, an electronic apparatus fixed on the mother board, and a heat conducting plate thermally connecting the electronic apparatus with the metal sheet. The metal sheet is located between the shell and the mother board to shield electro magnetic interference from the electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus generates heat when working. The electronic apparatus is located between the mother board and the metal sheet, and is spaced from the metal sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MIN-LI LI, XIAO-HUI ZHOU, TING-TING ZHAO, HONG LI
  • Publication number: 20120152709
    Abstract: An exemplary key device includes a circuit board, a frame, a cap, a partition board and two protrusions. The circuit board has two contacts thereon. The cap is configured on the frame and includes a bottom surface facing the circuit board. The partition board extends down from the bottom surface and abutting against the circuit board. The two protrusions are at two opposite sides of the partition board. The two protrusions extend down from the bottom surface, and each includes a distal end adjacent and above a respective one of the contacts of the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO. LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TING-TING ZHAO, XIAO-HUI ZHOU, MIN-LI LI, HONG LI
  • Patent number: D705267
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Min-Li Li, Xue-Feng Wan