Patents by Inventor Shih-Hsien Chang

Shih-Hsien 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).

  • Patent number: 7830674
    Abstract: A single-stage switching power supply includes a transformer, a voltage level generation circuit, a first switching circuit, a second switching circuit, a rectifying and filtering circuit, a feedback circuit and a control circuit. The rectifying and filtering circuit is connected to the secondary winding assembly and the system circuit for generating an output voltage. The feedback circuit generates a feedback signal in response to the output voltage. In response to the feedback signal and an operating-status signal issued by the system circuit, the first and second switching circuits are alternately enabled under control of the control circuit such that electric energy of a first DC voltage is transmitted from the first primary winding assembly to the secondary winding assembly. The first switching circuit is disabled but the second switching circuit is enabled under control of the control circuit when the operating-status signal is at a standby operating status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Chih-Hung Yen
  • Publication number: 20100270945
    Abstract: A current-sharing transformer includes a magnetic core assembly, a primary winding coil and multiple secondary winding coils. The magnetic core assembly includes a main magnetic post and multiple minor magnetic posts. The primary winding coil is wound around the main magnetic post. The secondary winding coils wound around respective minor magnetic posts. The secondary winding coils are connected to respective DC loads through respective rectifier circuits. The magnetic paths between respective minor magnetic posts and the main magnetic post are equal, so that the magnitudes of currents passing through the DC loads are balanced by the current-sharing transformer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Po-Nien Ko
  • Publication number: 20100270947
    Abstract: A current-sharing supply circuit includes a current providing circuit, a current-sharing circuit, a first output rectifier circuit and a second output rectifier circuit. The current providing circuit receives an input voltage and generating a first current or a first voltage, thereby providing electrical energy to a first set of DC loads and a second set of DC loads. The first output rectifier circuit is interconnected between the first set of DC loads and a first output terminal of the current-sharing circuit, thereby generating a first output current to the first set of DC loads. The second output rectifier circuit is interconnected between the second set of DC loads and a second output terminal of the current-sharing circuit, thereby generating a second output current to the second set of DC loads. The first output current and the second output current are balanced by the current-sharing circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Po-Nien Ko
  • Publication number: 20100253458
    Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a primary winding coil, a first secondary winding coil, a second secondary winding coil, and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes a primary winding part, a first secondary winding part, a second secondary winding part and a channel. A first opening is formed in a bottom surface of the bobbin assembly and communicates with the channel. The primary winding coil is wound around the primary winding part. The first secondary winding coil is wound around the first secondary winding part. The second secondary winding coil is wound around the second secondary winding part. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the channel of the bobbin assembly, and includes a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part. The second magnetic part includes a first extension post, and the first extension post is inserted into the first opening of the bobbin assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Shih-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Zhi-Liang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100225289
    Abstract: A two-stage switching power supply includes a first-stage power circuit, a second-stage power circuit, an output detecting circuit and a power control unit. The first-stage power circuit includes a first switching circuit. By conducting or shutting off the first switching circuit, an input voltage is converted into a bus voltage. The second-stage power circuit includes a second switching circuit. By conducting or shutting off the second switching circuit, the bus voltage is converted into an output voltage. The output detecting circuit generates an output detecting signal according to the output voltage. The power control unit controls operations of the first and second switching circuits according to the output detecting signal. A first-stage voltage gain value of the first-stage power circuit and a second-stage voltage gain value of the second-stage power circuit are altered with the output detecting signal, so that the output voltage is maintained at a rated value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20100214053
    Abstract: A composite transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a magnetic core covering element and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes at least a first connecting part and a first channel, wherein at least a primary winding coil and at least a secondary winding coil are wound around the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core covering element includes a second channel and at least a second connecting part. The at least a second connecting part of the magnetic core covering element is coupled with the at least a first connecting part of the bobbin assembly, so that the magnetic core covering element is combined with the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel of the bobbin assembly and the second channel of the magnetic core covering element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Shih-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Zhi-Liang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100214806
    Abstract: A power conversion circuit for decentralizing input current includes a capacitor, a first inductor, a first switching circuit, a first discharging circuit, a second inductor, a second switching circuit, a second discharging circuit, and a control circuit. Under control of the control circuit, the first switching circuit and the second switching circuit are alternately conducted, and the second switching circuit is successively conducted when the first switching circuit is shut off.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Jian-Feng Tsai
  • Patent number: 7772957
    Abstract: A transformer includes multiple bobbins arranged side by side, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil and a magnetic core assembly. Each bobbin includes a main body, multiple partition plates, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil and a magnetic core assembly. The main body has at least two sidewalls respectively disposed at two opposite ends thereof. The partition plates are disposed on the main body for respectively cooperating with the sidewalls to define a first winding region and a second winding region. The first winding region and the second winding region are separated by the partitions plates. The spacer is disposed within the channel. The primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil are respectively wound on the first winding portion and the second winding portion of each bobbin. The magnetic core assembly partially embedded into the channels of the bobbins and sustained against the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Bou-Jun Zung, Chia-Hung Pai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20100164393
    Abstract: A light source driving circuit includes a transformer, a switching circuit, a control circuit, a brightness adjusting circuit and an isolator circuit. The brightness adjusting circuit is connected to a secondary winding assembly of the transformer and the light-emitting element for detecting an output voltage and/or an output current and generating a control signal according to the brightness adjusting signal. The isolator circuit is used for isolating the primary winding assembly of the transformer from the brightness adjusting circuit. The isolator circuit generates a feedback current according to the control signal. According to the feedback current, the switching circuit is controlled by the control circuit. As a status of the brightness adjusting signal is changed, a status of the control signal is changed and a time period of changing the status of the control signal is longer than a time period of changing the status of the brightness adjusting signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Ming-Chih Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20100135044
    Abstract: A single-stage switching power supply includes a transformer, a voltage level generation circuit, a first switching circuit, a second switching circuit, a rectifying and filtering circuit, a feedback circuit and a control circuit. The rectifying and filtering circuit is connected to the secondary winding assembly and the system circuit for generating an output voltage. The feedback circuit generates a feedback signal in response to the output voltage. In response to the feedback signal and an operating-status signal issued by the system circuit, the first and second switching circuits are alternately enabled under control of the control circuit such that electric energy of a first DC voltage is transmitted from the first primary winding assembly to the secondary winding assembly. The first switching circuit is disabled but the second switching circuit is enabled under control of the control circuit when the operating-status signal is at a standby operating status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Chih-Hung Yen
  • Publication number: 20100133905
    Abstract: A multi-output power conversion circuit is provided for converting an input voltage into a standby voltage and a first output voltage. The multi-output power conversion circuit includes a transformer, a power switching circuit, a first rectifier-filter circuit, a second rectifier-filter circuit, a first switching circuit, a voltage-adjusting circuit, a feedback circuit and a power control circuit. The feedback circuit is connected to the first rectifier-filter circuit, the second rectifier-filter circuit and the system circuit. The feedback circuit generates a feedback voltage according to a power-status signal issued by the system circuit. The power control circuit is interconnected between the power switching circuit and the feedback circuit for controlling on/off statuses of the power switching circuit according to the feedback voltage. The feedback circuit generates the feedback voltage according to the power-status signal and selectively according to the first DC voltage or the second DC voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Po-Nien Ko
  • Publication number: 20100128500
    Abstract: A switching power conversion circuit includes a power circuit, a feedback circuit and a control circuit. The power circuit includes a switching circuit and a first magnetic element. The first magnetic element generates a magnetic flux change by alternately conducting or shutting off the switching circuit, so that an input voltage is converted into the output voltage by the power circuit. The feedback circuit generates a feedback signal according to the output voltage. The control circuit is used for controlling an on duration and an off duration of the switching circuit, thereby maintaining the output voltage at a rated voltage. The off duration of the switching circuit is maintained at a constant interval under control of the control circuit. The on duration of the switching circuit is adjusted to be a specified interval smaller than a maximum on duration according to the magnitude of the input voltage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Shih-Hsien Chang, Chih-Hsuan Lee
  • Publication number: 20100127640
    Abstract: An illumination driving system includes a control unit and at least one base. The control unit includes a first converter and a brightness-adjustable circuit. An input AC voltage is converted into a regulated DC voltage by the first converter. The brightness-adjustable circuit is connected to the first converter. The base is separated from the control unit for supporting the at least one light-emitting device. The base includes a second converter. The second converter is connected with the first converter and the light-emitting device for converting the regulated DC voltage into an output voltage. The light-emitting device is driven to illuminate by the output voltage. The brightness-adjustable circuit generates a brightness adjusting signal to the first converter. The magnitude of the regulated DC voltage is adjusted according to the brightness adjusting signal, thereby adjusting the brightness value of at least one light-emitting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20100039202
    Abstract: A magnetic element includes a conducting winding structure, first and second magnetic parts, and first and second side posts. The first and second magnetic parts have first and second central posts that are aligned with each other. The first side post is disposed on an edge of the first or second magnetic part. The second side post is disposed on another edge of the first or second magnetic part where no side post is disposed or the first side post is not aligned with. The conducting winding structure is sandwiched between the first and second magnetic parts. The first and second side posts are aligned with corresponding edges wherein no side post is disposed. Consequently, the overall height of the first and second central post is less than the height of the first or second side post and an air gap is defined between the first and second central post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Hsin-Wei Tsai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20100033073
    Abstract: An integrated lamp includes a transparent tube body, a passive component and a covering part. The passive component is disposed at an end of the transparent tube body, and electrically connected to the transparent tube body. The covering part is electrically connected to the passive component and has a receptacle. The end of the transparent tube body is sheathed by the covering part such that the passive component is accommodated within the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Patent number: 7633367
    Abstract: A transformer includes a first bobbin piece, a second bobbin piece, a first pin, a second pin and a magnetic core assembly. The first bobbin piece has a first channel therein and a covering element, and a primary winding coil is wound on the first bobbin piece. The second bobbin piece includes a first secondary side plate, a second secondary side plate, a plurality of partition plates, a wall portion, and a secondary base, and a secondary winding coil is wound on the second bobbin piece. The second pin includes a wire-arranging part, an insertion part and an intermediate part, wherein the wire-arranging part is protruded from the second secondary side plate, the intermediate part is buried in the wall portion, and the insertion part is protruded from the bottom surface of the secondary base. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded within said first channel of said first bobbin piece and said second channel of said second bobbin piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Bou-Jun Zung, Chia-Hung Pai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20090278646
    Abstract: A transformer includes multiple bobbins arranged side by side, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil and a magnetic core assembly. Each bobbin includes a main body, multiple partition plates, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil and a magnetic core assembly. The main body has at least two sidewalls respectively disposed at two opposite ends thereof. The partition plates are disposed on the main body for respectively cooperating with the sidewalls to define a first winding region and a second winding region. The first winding region and the second winding region are separated by the partitions plates. The spacer is disposed within the channel. The primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil are respectively wound on the first winding portion and the second winding portion of each bobbin. The magnetic core assembly partially embedded into the channels of the bobbins and sustained against the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Bou-Jun Zung, Chia-Hung Pai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20090153280
    Abstract: A transformer includes a first bobbin piece, a second bobbin piece, a first pin, a second pin and a magnetic core assembly. The first bobbin piece has a first channel therein and a covering element, and a primary winding coil is wound on the first bobbin piece. The second bobbin piece includes a first secondary side plate, a second secondary side plate, a plurality of partition plates, a wall portion, and a secondary base, and a secondary winding coil is wound on the second bobbin piece. The second pin includes a wire-arranging part, an insertion part and an intermediate part, wherein the wire-arranging part is protruded from the second secondary side plate, the intermediate part is buried in the wall portion, and the insertion part is protruded from the bottom surface of the secondary base. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded within said first channel of said first bobbin piece and said second channel of said second bobbin piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Bou-Jun Zung, Chia-Hung Pai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20090151153
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a transformer is disclosed. First, a first bobbin piece is provided, wherein the first bobbin piece has a first channel therein and a primary winding section. Second, a second bobbin is provided, wherein the second bobbin piece comprises a first secondary side plate, a second secondary side plate opposed to the first secondary side plate, a plurality of partition plates between the first secondary side plate and the second secondary side plate, a wall portion between every two adjacent partition plates, and a secondary base extended from an edge of the first secondary side plate and having a first pin arranged on a bottom surface of the secondary base, wherein a plurality of secondary winding sections are defined by every two adjacent partition plates, and a second channel is defined within the wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Tzu-Yang Liu, Ching-Hsien Teng, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Chia-Hung Pai, Shih-Hsien Chang
  • Publication number: 20090058313
    Abstract: A power supply for supplying power to a lamp with functions of dimming, over-current protection, over-voltage protection, arcing protection, and low-temperature start-up is provided. When frequency of the output current exceeds a predetermined value, the power supply is turned off to accomplish a dimming goal and extend lifetime of the lamp. When abnormal statuses such as open-circuited status, short-circuited status, or arcing status occur, a surge current induced by the abnormal statuses may be eliminated to prevent the power supply from being damaged. A high-frequency current detection circuit is configured to detect whether a current supplied to the high-voltage load is a high-frequency current to prevent damage to the electronic elements in the high-voltage load. A current adjusting circuit is configured to adjust an alternating current outputted to a lamp set in response to an environment temperature to supply an adequate alternating current at a low temperature for starting the lamp set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: SHIH-HSIEN CHANG, MING-CHIH HSIEH, HONG-CHIH LEE, YAO-TIEN HUANG