Patents by Inventor Tung-I Yen
Tung-I Yen 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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Patent number: 9347693Abstract: A supporting assembly for a solar cell lamination includes a frame member, a column member, and an adapter member. The frame member includes a first flange, a second flange, and a first wall. The second flange is substantially parallel with the first flange. The first flange, the second flange and the first wall cooperate to define a space for accommodating the solar cell lamination. The column member is used for supporting the frame member, in which the column member has an end surface facing the frame member. The end surface has a proximal half portion and a distal half portion respectively proximal and distal to a central axis of the frame member, and a location of a vertical projection of the first wall on the end surface falls on the distal half portion. The adapter member is used for connecting the column member and the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Hao-Hung Kuan, Tung-I Yen, Ren-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 8893445Abstract: A solar module includes a first supporting element, a first clamping assembly, a first pivotal member, and a frame. A first fixing hole of the first supporting element has a first and second dented portions. A first angle is formed between two connection lines respectively connecting the apexes of the first and second dented portions to the center of the first fixing hole. A second fixing hole of the first clamping assembly has a third and fourth dented portions. A second angle is formed between two connection lines respectively connecting the apexes of the third and fourth dented portions to the center of the second fixing hole. The pivotal member is pivotally connected to the first and second fixing holes. A protruding portion of the pivotal member can be engaged with the first and third dented portions or with the second and fourth dented portions.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: AU Optronics CorporationInventor: Tung-I Yen
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Publication number: 20140252192Abstract: A supporting assembly for a solar cell lamination includes a frame member, a column member, and an adapter member. The frame member includes a first flange, a second flange, and a first wall. The second flange is substantially parallel with the first flange. The first flange, the second flange and the first wall cooperate to define a space for accommodating the solar cell lamination. The column member is used for supporting the frame member, in which the column member has an end surface facing the frame member. The end surface has a proximal half portion and a distal half portion respectively proximal and distal to a central axis of the frame member, and a location of a vertical projection of the first wall on the end surface falls on the distal half portion. The adapter member is used for connecting the column member and the frame member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Hao-Hung KUAN, Tung-I YEN, Ren-Wei HUANG
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Patent number: 8826606Abstract: A solar device includes a frame, a solar cell module, an inverter and a fastener mechanism. The frame has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The solar cell module is disposed in the frame. The fastener mechanism is used for fastening the frame. The fastener mechanism includes a base and a fastener member. The inverter is fixed on the base. A first end of the fastener member is pivotally connected to the base and a second end of the fastener member has a first extending portion, wherein the first end is opposite to the second end. The first extending portion has a protruding structure. When the first edge of the frame is disposed on the base, the fastener member can be rotated with respect to the base so as to engage the protruding structure with the second edge of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: AU Optronics Corp.Inventor: Tung-I Yen
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Patent number: 8752343Abstract: A solar apparatus includes a solar panel, a frame body surrounding an edge of the solar panel, a first Y-shaped support, and a second Y-shaped support. The first Y-shaped support has two parallel first extending arms and a first supporting portion. The first supporting portion is connected to the two first extending arms, and one of the two first extending arms is fixed on a side of the frame body. The second Y-shaped support has two parallel second extending arms and a second supporting portion. The second supporting portion is connected to the two second extending arms, and one of the two second extending arms is fixed on the side of the frame body. A height of the first Y-shaped support is smaller than a height of the second Y-shaped support.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Hao-Hung Kuan, Tung-I Yen
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Publication number: 20140069484Abstract: A solar apparatus includes a solar panel, a frame body surrounding an edge of the solar panel, a first Y-shaped support, and a second Y-shaped support. The first Y-shaped support has two parallel first extending arms and a first supporting portion. The first supporting portion is connected to the two first extending arms, and one of the two first extending arms is fixed on a side of the frame body. The second Y-shaped support has two parallel second extending arms and a second supporting portion. The second supporting portion is connected to the two second extending arms, and one of the two second extending arms is fixed on the side of the frame body. A height of the first Y-shaped support is smaller than a height of the second Y-shaped support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Hao-Hung KUAN, Tung-I YEN
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Publication number: 20140044471Abstract: A solar module includes a first supporting element, a first clamping assembly, a first pivotal member, and a frame. A first fixing hole of the first supporting element has a first and second dented portions. A first angle is formed between two connection lines respectively connecting the apexes of the first and second dented portions to the center of the first fixing hole. A second fixing hole of the first clamping assembly has a third and fourth dented portions. A second angle is formed between two connection lines respectively connecting to the apexes of the third and fourth dented portions to the center of the second fixing hole. The pivotal member is pivotally connected to the first and second fixing holes. A protruding portion of the pivotal member can be engaged with the first and third dented portions or with the second and fourth dented portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventor: Tung-I YEN
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Publication number: 20140000186Abstract: A solar device includes a frame, a solar cell module, an inverter and a fastener mechanism. The frame has a first edge and a second edge opposite to the first edge. The solar cell module is disposed in the frame. The fastener mechanism is used for fastening the frame. The fastener mechanism includes a base and a fastener member. The inverter is fixed on the base. A first end of the fastener member is pivotally connected to the base and a second end of the fastener member has a first extending portion, wherein the first end is opposite to the second end. The first extending portion has a protruding structure. When the first edge of the frame is disposed on the base, the fastener member can be rotated with respect to the base so as to engage the protruding structure with the second edge of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORP.Inventor: Tung-I Yen
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Patent number: 8578666Abstract: A solar device for being configured on a platform is provided. The solar device includes a solar module, a splicing member, and a bracket. The solar module has a first connection hole. The splicing member has a body, a first latching pin, and a second latching pin. The first and second latching pins extend from the body and face against each other. The bracket is fixed to the platform and has a second connection hole. The first latching pin passes through and is locked to the first connection hole correspondingly, and the second latching pin passes through and is locked to the second connection hole correspondingly, such that the splicing member is connected between the solar module and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventor: Tung-I Yen
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Publication number: 20130228212Abstract: A component for fastening wires in a solar module is disclosed. The component includes a fastener and an adhesive layer. The fastener includes a substrate, two hooks disposed on the substrate, and two bases. Two cavities are formed between the hooks and the substrate for receiving the wires. Each hook has an opening, and the bases connect to the substrate and are disposed corresponding to the openings. A surface of each of the bases facing away from the cavity is inclined relative to the substrate, and a surface of each of the bases facing the cavity is substantially vertical to the surface. The adhesive layer is disposed on a surface of the substrate which is opposite to the hooks. A solar module using the component is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Tung-I YEN, Meng-Hung Chiang, Min-Chien Kuo, Yi-Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20120312947Abstract: An adjustable mount for supporting solar panel and an angle-adjusting method therefor are disclosed. The adjustable mount includes a frame, an angle-adjusting device, and a side support. At least one solar panel can be mounted on the frame. The angle-adjusting device is disposed on the frame and includes an angle index part for providing finite angle positions. The side support is connected to the frame through the angle-adjusting device. A relative rotation angle of the side support and the frame can be adjusted by engaging the side support and the angle index part. The relative rotation angle corresponds to one of the finite angle positions. Therefore, the invention can mount the solar panel in different angles based on various demands, which overcomes the poor utilization of solar energy by the solar panel mounted in an immovable angle in the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Ching-Chieh Shih, Tung-I Yen, Pei-Ling Chiang
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Publication number: 20120273028Abstract: A solar device for being configured on a platform is provided. The solar device includes a solar module, a splicing member, and a bracket. The solar module has a first connection hole. The splicing member has a body, a first latching pin, and a second latching pin. The first and second latching pins extend from the body and face against each other. The bracket is fixed to the platform and has a second connection hole. The first latching pin passes through and is locked to the first connection hole correspondingly, and the second latching pin passes through and is locked to the second connection hole correspondingly, such that the splicing member is connected between the solar module and the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventor: Tung-I Yen
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Patent number: 8253877Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a back bezel, a light guide plate (LGP) having a light incident surface opposite to a first side wall of the back bezel, an LCD panel disposed above the LGP, a frame and a light source unit. There is an accommodation space between the first side wall of the back bezel and the light incident surface of the LGP. The frame is assembled with the back bezel to fix and surround the LGP and the LCD panel. A portion of the frame extends across the upper side of the accommodation space. A portion of the second side wall of the frame is opposite to the entrance side of the accommodation space and has a first securing portion. The light source unit has a second securing portion. When the light source unit is mounted/attached into the accommodation space, the second securing portion is jointed the first securing portion to secure the light source unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2009Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Au Optronics Corp.Inventors: Tung-I Yen, Chung-Jung Chen
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Patent number: 7821595Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Therm-Hoo Ke, Ying-Feng Hsu, Chi-Chun Yang, Li-Chuan Yu, Tzu-Yi Liu, Tung-Liang Shao, Tung-I Yen, Shih-Chang Chang
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Publication number: 20100238371Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Therm-Hoo Ke, Ying-Feng Hsu, Chi-Chun Yang, Li-Chuan YU, Tzu-Yi Liu, Tung-Liang Shao, Tung-I Yen, Shih-Chang Chang
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Patent number: 7782418Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: AU Optronics CorporationInventors: Therm-Hoo Ke, Ying-Feng Hsu, Chi-Chun Yang, Li-Chuan Yu, Tzu-Yi Liu, Tung-Liang Shao, Tung-I Yen, Shih-Chang Chang
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Publication number: 20100085502Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a back bezel, a light guide plate (LGP) having a light incident surface opposite to a first side wall of the back bezel, an LCD panel disposed above the LGP, a frame and a light source unit. There is an accommodation space between the first side wall of the back bezel and the light incident surface of the LGP. The frame is assembled with the back bezel to fix and surround the LGP and the LCD panel. A portion of the frame extends across the upper side of the accommodation space. A portion of the second side wall of the frame is opposite to the entrance side of the accommodation space and has a first securing portion. The light source unit has a second securing portion. When the light source unit is mounted/attached into the accommodation space, the second securing portion is jointed the first securing portion to secure the light source unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Tung-I YEN, Chung-Jung Chen
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Publication number: 20090009679Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Therm-Hoo Ke, Ying-Feng Hsu, Chi-Chun Yang, Li-Chuan Yu, Tzu-Yi Liu, Tung-Liang Shao, Tung-I Yen, Shih-Chang Chang