Patents by Inventor Shu-Wei Zhou

Shu-Wei Zhou 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: 8286971
    Abstract: A holding fixture includes a first part, a securing member and a second part. The first part includes a first end face and a sleeve extending from the first end face, the sleeve defines a plurality of radial through holes each receiving a ball therein, and each ball has a diameter larger than the wall thickness of the sleeve therein. The securing member located around the sleeve includes a plurality of protrusions configured on an inner wall thereof, with every two neighboring protrusions defining a notch therebetween. The second part includes a body and a tail fixed on the body, with seating thereof in the sleeve enabled by an annular groove in the periphery thereof. The protrusions guide the balls into the annular groove to secure the second part on the first part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Jung Huang, Jian Luo, Fu-Shun Huang, Shu-Wei Zhou, Yi-Hua Liu
  • Patent number: 8266942
    Abstract: A bending machine includes an operating platform, a lower die clamp received on the operating platform, an upper die holder, and an upper die clamp. The upper die holder includes a main body, a positioning pin, a spring, and an operating rod. The main body includes a lower surface and two opposite side surfaces, the lower surface defines a sliding groove having a bottom surface with a positioning hole defined thereon. One of the two opposite side surfaces defines a sliding slot communicating with the positioning hole. The spring and the positioning pin are received in the positioning hole in sequence. The operating rod is received in the sliding slot with one end received in the latching hole and the other end extending out of the sliding slot. The upper die clamp is slidable in the sliding groove and defines a pinhole corresponding to the positioning pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Wei Zhou, Teng-Chiao Shen
  • Patent number: 8240182
    Abstract: A stamping die (20) includes a base set (21), a punch (241, 242, 243, 244, 245) detachably assembled on the base set, and a stripper plate (23) disposed on top of the base set. The stripper plate defines a through hole (231) through which the punch passes, and at least one elastic member (28) is disposed between the base set and the stripper plate. The stamping die can punch different shaped holes by means of changing the punch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Jung Huang, Shu-Wei Zhou, Fu-Shun Huang, Jian Luo, Yi-Hua Liu
  • Patent number: 8146470
    Abstract: A die stamping system includes an upper die, a sliding block, a lower stripper, a die holder connected to the lower stripper, and a lower die-set moveably connected to the die holder. The sliding block includes a body with a wedge-shaped head facing down, a punch connected to the body, and two arms on opposite sides of the body, respectively. The lower stripper matches the upper die-set and has an aperture for passage of the punch therethrough. The die holder is connected to the lower stripper and includes an opening for passage of the body therethrough, and a first notch receiving the two arms. The first notch is larger than the arms. The lower die-set is movably connected to the die holder and includes a wedge-shaped padding block facing up and supporting the wedge-shaped head of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Wei Zhou, Fu-Shun Huang, Chia-Hsiang Ou
  • Patent number: 8057211
    Abstract: A stamping mold includes a base, a mold holder and a stripper. The base defines a first through hole and includes a protruding block. The mold holder defines a second through hole and a plurality of receiving holes, and each receiving hole receives a mold insert and selectively corresponds to the protruding block. The mold holder is located on a top of the base and touches the protruding block. The stripper includes a cover defining a plurality of holes and a positioning shaft. The stripper is located on the mold holder via the positioning shaft passing through the second and the first through hole, and a free end of the positioning shaft is blocked under the base. The mold holder can rotate about the positioning shaft. When the stripper moves to a lowest location, the mold insert on the protruding block protrudes from the corresponding hole of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shu-Wei Zhou, Fu-Shun Huang, Chia-Hsiang Ou
  • Patent number: 7926399
    Abstract: A punching assembly includes a die base, a sleeve, an adjusting screw, a pull portion, a latching block, an elastic element, a fixing ring and a stop member. A top of the die base is received in the sleeve. The adjusting screw includes a contact end, a mounted end inserting into the sleeve and connecting to the top of the die base, and a latching portion located between the contact end and the mounted end. The pull portion is disposed around the sleeve. The latching block engages the latching portion. The elastic element is disposed around the adjusting screw, supporting the latching block. The fixing ring surrounding the adjusting screw is fixed on the sleeve. The stop member, contiguous with the fixing ring, prevents axial movement of the adjusting screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuo-Jung Huang, Jian Luo, Fu-Shun Huang, Chun-Nan Ou, Chia-Hsiang Ou, Yi-Hua Liu, Shu-Wei Zhou
  • Publication number: 20110072878
    Abstract: A bending machine includes an operating platform, a lower die clamp received on the operating platform, an upper die holder, and an upper die clamp. The upper die holder includes a main body, a positioning pin, a spring, and an operating rod. The main body includes a lower surface and two opposite side surfaces, the lower surface defines a sliding groove having a bottom surface with a positioning hole defined thereon. One of the two opposite side surfaces defines a sliding slot communicating with the positioning hole. The spring and the positioning pin are received in the positioning hole in sequence. The operating rod is received in the sliding slot with one end received in the latching hole and the other end extending out of the sliding slot. The upper die clamp is slidable in the sliding groove and defines a pinhole corresponding to the positioning pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Wei ZHOU, Teng-Chiao SHEN
  • Publication number: 20100163706
    Abstract: A stamping mold includes a base, a mold holder and a stripper. The base defines a first through hole and includes a protruding block. The mold holder defines a second through hole and a plurality of receiving holes, and each receiving hole receives a mold insert and selectively corresponds to the protruding block. The mold holder is located on a top of the base and touches the protruding block. The stripper includes a cover defining a plurality of holes and a positioning shaft. The stripper is located on the mold holder via the positioning shaft passing through the second and the first through hole, and a free end of the positioning shaft is blocked under the base. The mold holder can rotate about the positioning shaft. When the stripper moves to a lowest location, the mold insert on the protruding block protrudes from the corresponding hole of the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shu-Wei ZHOU, Fu-Shun HUANG, Chia-Hsiang OU
  • Publication number: 20090266208
    Abstract: A die stamping system includes an upper die, a sliding block, a lower stripper, a die holder connected to the lower stripper, and a lower die-set moveably connected to the die holder. The sliding block includes a body with a wedge-shaped head facing down, a punch connected to the body, and two arms on opposite sides of the body, respectively. The lower stripper matches the upper die-set and has an aperture for passage of the punch therethrough. The die holder is connected to the lower stripper and includes an opening for passage of the body therethrough, and a first notch receiving the two arms. The first notch is larger than the arms. The lower die-set is movably connected to the die holder and includes a wedge-shaped padding block facing up and supporting the wedge-shaped head of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHU-WEI ZHOU, FU-SHUN HUANG, CHIA-HSIANG OU
  • Publication number: 20090266134
    Abstract: A stamping die (20) includes a base set (21), a punch (241, 242, 243, 244, 245) detachably assembled on the base set, and a stripper plate (23) disposed on top of the base set. The stripper plate defines a through hole (231) through which the punch passes, and at least one elastic member (28) is disposed between the base set and the stripper plate. The stamping die can punch different shaped holes by means of changing the punch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen)CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISON INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-JUNG HUANG, SHU-WEI ZHOU, FU-SHUN HUANG, JIAN LUO, YI-HUA LIU
  • Publication number: 20090255313
    Abstract: A bending die includes an upper die base fixing a punch, a lower die base, a stripping block, a bending block and a gasket assembly. The stripping block is on the lower die base and under the punch and can elastically move relative to the lower die base. The bending block includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall is contiguous with the stripping block and the second sidewall is connected to the lower die base via screws. The gasket assembly between the second sidewall and the lower die base provides adjustment of clearance of the bending die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-JUNG HUANG, YI-HUA LIU, FU-SHUN HUANG, SHU-WEI ZHOU, JIAN LUO
  • Publication number: 20090241750
    Abstract: A holding fixture includes a first part, a securing member and a second part. The first part includes a first end face and a sleeve extending from the first end face, the sleeve defines a plurality of radial through holes each receiving a ball therein, and each ball has a diameter larger than the wall thickness of the sleeve therein. The securing member located around the sleeve includes a plurality of protrusions configured on an inner wall thereof, with every two neighboring protrusions defining a notch therebetween. The second part includes a body and a tail fixed on the body, with seating thereof in the sleeve enabled by an annular groove in the periphery thereof. The protrusions guide the balls into the annular groove to secure the second part on the first part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicants: HON FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-JUNG HUANG, JIAN LUO, FU-SHUN HUANG, SHU-WEI ZHOU, YI-HUA LIU
  • Publication number: 20090223032
    Abstract: A punching assembly includes a die base, a sleeve, an adjusting screw, a pull portion, a latching block, an elastic element, a fixing ring and a stop member. A top of the die base is received in the sleeve. The adjusting screw includes a contact end, a mounted end inserting into the sleeve and connecting to the top of the die base, and a latching portion located between the contact end and the mounted end. The pull portion is disposed around the sleeve. The latching block engages the latching portion. The elastic element is disposed around the adjusting screw, supporting the latching block. The fixing ring surrounding the adjusting screw is fixed on the sleeve. The stop member, contiguous with the fixing ring, prevents axial movement of the adjusting screw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-JUNG HUANG, JIAN LUO, FU-SHUN HUANG, CHUN-NAN OU, CHIA-HSIANG OU, YI-HUA LIU, SHU-WEI ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20080236356
    Abstract: A punching device comprises a pushing pole, an adjusting portion, a supporting portion, and a spring. The pushing pole comprises a first threaded end and a second threaded end. The adjusting portion defines a screw hole therein, through which the adjusting portion is fixed to the first end of the pushing pole. The supporting portion is located on the pushing pole, with the pushing pole passing through a through hole in the supporting portion. The spring is disposed around the pushing pole, with two ends respectively abutting against the adjusting portion and the supporting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KUO-JUNG HUANG, SHU-WEI ZHOU, FU-SHUN HUANG, CHUN-NAN OU, CHIA-HSIANG OU, YUN-FENG ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20080048377
    Abstract: A positioning apparatus (10), mounted on a machine tool (60), for positioning a workpiece (30) on the machine tool, comprises a positioning member (12), at least one sliding element (14), and at least one positioning element (18). The positioning member comprises a first portion (120) comprising a recessed portion (122) and at least one receiving hole (128). The sliding element slidably received in the recessed portion, the sliding element comprising a first engaging portion (142). The positioning element comprises a second engaging portion (182) and a positioning portion (186) connected to the second engaging portion. The second engaging portion extends through the receiving hole and is engaged with the first engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FU-SHUN HUANG, YI-HUA LIU, SHU-WEI ZHOU, JIAN LUO, YUN-FENG ZHANG