Patents by Inventor Wen-Zhen Li

Wen-Zhen 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).

  • Publication number: 20130098208
    Abstract: A method for making a metal based nano-composite material is disclosed. In the method, a semi-solid state metal based material is provided. The semi-solid state metal based material is stirred and nano sized reinforcements are added into the semi-solid state metal based material to obtain a semi-solid state mixture. The semi-solid state mixture is heated to a temperature above a liquidus temperature of the metal based material, to achieve a liquid metal-nano sized reinforcement mixture. The liquid metal-nano sized reinforcement mixture is ultrasonically processed at a temperature above the liquidus temperature by conducting ultrasonic vibrations to the liquid metal-nano sized reinforcement mixture along different directions at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Wen-Zhen LI, Shi-Ying LIU
  • Patent number: 8361559
    Abstract: A method for making a magnesium-based composite material includes mixing nanoscale reinforcements with a melted magnesium-based material to obtain a pre-mixture. The pre-mixture is agitated by an ultrasonic process to obtain a mixture. The mixture is sprayed to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Kuo-Jung Chung, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Patent number: 8357225
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for making magnesium-based composite material. The method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a semi-solid-state magnesium-based material is provided. Secondly, at least one nanoscale reinforcement is added into the semi-solid-state magnesium-based material to obtain a semi-solid-state mixture. Thirdly, the semi-solid-state mixture is heated to a liquid-state mixture. Fourthly, the liquid-state mixture is ultrasonically processed. Fifthly, the liquid-state mixture is cooled to obtain the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Zhen Li, Shi-Ying Liu
  • Patent number: 8287622
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for making aluminum-based composite material. The method includes the following steps. First, a aluminum-based material in semi-solid state is provided. Second, at least one nanoscale reinforcement is added into the aluminum-based material in semi-solid state to obtain a mixture in semi-solid state. Third, the mixture in semi-solid state is heated to a mixture in liquid state. Fourth, the mixture in liquid state is ultrasonically processed. Fifth, the mixture in liquid state is cooled to obtain the aluminum-based composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Zhen Li, Shi-Ying Liu
  • Patent number: 8210423
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for fabricating the above-described a magnesium-based composite material. The method includes providing at least two magnesium-based plates, providing at least one nanoscale reinforcement film, sandwiching the at least one nanoscale reinforcement film between the at least two magnesium-based plates to form a preform, and hot rolling the preform to achieve the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li, Kai-Li Jiang
  • Publication number: 20110303866
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a magnesium based composite material. The magnesium based composite material includes a magnesium based metal matrix and nanoparticles dispersed in the magnesium based metal matrix in a weight percentage of a range from about 0.01% to about 2%. The present disclosure also relates to a method for making the magnesium based composite material. In the method, the nanoparticles are added to the magnesium based metal at a temperature of about 460° C. to about 580° C. to form a mixture. The mixture is ultrasonically vibrated at a temperature of about 620° C. to about 650° C. The mixture is casted at a temperature of about 650° C. to about 680° C., to form an ingot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: WEN-ZHEN LI, HWANG-MIAW CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110305361
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an acoustic device. The acoustic device includes an enclosure and a speaker enclosed by the enclosure. The enclosure includes a magnesium based composite material. The magnesium based composite material includes a magnesium based metal matrix and nanoparticles dispersed therein. The present disclosure also relates to an earphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: WEN-ZHEN LI, HWANG-MIAW CHEN
  • Patent number: 7987894
    Abstract: An apparatus for fabrication of a magnesium-based carbon nanotube composite material, the apparatus includes a thixomolding machine, and a feeding device. The thixomolding machine includes a heating barrel, a feeding inlet, a nozzle, a heating portion, and a plunger. The heating barrel includes a first end and a second end. The feeding inlet is disposed at the first end. The nozzle is disposed at the second end. The heating portion is disposed around the heating barrel. The plunger is disposed at a center of the heating barrel. The feeding device includes a hopper; an aspirator connected to the hopper, a first container, and a second container. The hopper is in communication with the first container and the second container. A method for fabricating a magnesium-based carbon nanotube composite material is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20110154952
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for making magnesium-based composite material. The method comprises the following steps. Firstly, a semi-solid-state magnesium-based material is provided. Secondly, at least one nanoscale reinforcement is added into the semi-solid-state magnesium-based material to obtain a semi-solid-state mixture. Thirdly, the semi-solid-state mixture is heated to a liquid-state mixture. Fourthly, the liquid-state mixture is ultrasonically processed. Fifthly, the liquid-state mixture is cooled to obtain the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-ZHEN LI, SHI-YING LIU
  • Publication number: 20110154953
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for making aluminum-based composite material. The method includes the following steps. First, a aluminum-based material in semi-solid state is provided. Second, at least one nanoscale reinforcement is added into the aluminum-based material in semi-solid state to obtain a mixture in semi-solid state. Third, the mixture in semi-solid state is heated to a mixture in liquid state. Fourth, the mixture in liquid state is ultrasonically processed. Fifth, the mixture in liquid state is cooled to obtain the aluminum-based composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-ZHEN LI, SHI-YING LIU
  • Patent number: 7921899
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a magnesium-based composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing a magnesium-based melt and a plurality of carbon nanotubes, mixing the carbon nanotubes with the magnesium-based melt to achieve a mixture; (b) injecting the mixture into at least one mold to achieve a preform; and (c) extruding the preform to achieve the magnesium-based carbon nanotube composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20110011552
    Abstract: An apparatus for fabricating the magnesium-based alloy includes a transferring device, a thixomolding machine, and an electromagnetic stirring device. The transferring device includes a feed inlet. The thixomolding machine includes a heating barrel having a first end and a second end, a nozzle disposed at the first end. The electromagnetic stirring device includes an electromagnetic induction coil disposed on an outer wall of the heating barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KAM-SHAU CHAN, CHENG-SHI CHEN, LI-QING ZHANG, WEN-ZHEN LI
  • Patent number: 7829200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnesium-based composite material includes at least two magnesium-based metallic layers; and at least one magnesium-based composite layer respectively sandwiched by the at least two magnesium-based metallic layers. The present invention also relates to a method for fabricating a magnesium-based composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least two magnesium-based plates; (b) providing a plurality of nanoscale reinforcements; (c) sandwiching the nanoscale reinforcements between the at least two magnesium-based plates to form a preform; and (d) hot pressing the preform to achieve the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Jie Wang, Wen-Zhen Li, Kai-Li Jiang
  • Patent number: 7824461
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a magnesium-based alloy includes the steps of: (a) mixing a number of carbon nanotubes with a number of magnesium particles; (b) heating the mixture in a protective gas to achieve a semi-solid-state paste; (c) stirring the semi-solid-paste using an electromagnetic stirring force to disperse the carbon nanotubes into the paste; (d) injecting the semi-solid-state paste into a die; and (e) cooling the semi-solid-state paste to achieve a magnesium-based alloy. An apparatus for fabricating the magnesium-based alloy includes a transferring device, a thixomolding machine, and an electromagnetic stirring device. The transferring device includes a feed inlet. The thixomolding machine includes a heating barrel having two ends, a nozzle disposed at a first end thereof, and an material input positioned at a second end thereof. The electromagnetic stirring device includes an electromagnetic induction coil disposed on an outer wall of the heating barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Li-Qing Zhang, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Patent number: 7799437
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnesium-based composite material includes a magnesium-based metallic material, and at least one nanoscale reinforcement film disposed therein. The present invention also relates to a method for fabricating the above-described a magnesium-based composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least two magnesium-based plates; (b) providing at least one nanoscale reinforcement film; (c) sandwiching the at least one nanoscale reinforcement film between the at least two magnesium-based plates to form a preform; and (d) hot rolling the preform to achieve the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li, Kai-Li Jiang
  • Publication number: 20100200125
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for fabricating the above-described a magnesium-based composite material. The method includes providing at least two magnesium-based plates, providing at least one nanoscale reinforcement film, sandwiching the at least one nanoscale reinforcement film between the at least two magnesium-based plates to form a preform, and hot rolling the preform to achieve the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KAM-SHAU CHAN, CHENG-SHI CHEN, GUANG-LIANG SHEU, QING-CHUN DU, WEN-ZHEN LI, KAI-LI JIANG
  • Publication number: 20100075064
    Abstract: A method for making a magnesium-based composite material includes mixing nanoscale reinforcements with a melted magnesium-based material to obtain a pre-mixture. The pre-mixture is agitated by an ultrasonic process to obtain a mixture. The mixture is sprayed to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KAM-SHAU CHAN, CHENG-SHI CHEN, KUO-JUNG CHUNG, QING-CHUN DU, WEN-ZHEN LI
  • Publication number: 20090162574
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a light metal-based nano-composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing melted metal and nanoscale reinforcements; (b) ultrasonically dispersing the nanoscale reinforcements in the melted metal by means of ultrasonically mixing to achieve a mixture with the nanoscale reinforcements uniformly dispersed therein; and (c) cooling the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: Tsinghua University, HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nai-Yi Li, Tadayoshi Tsukeda, Kuo-Jung Chung, Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li
  • Publication number: 20090127743
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a magnesium-based composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing a magnesium-based melt and a plurality of carbon nanotubes, mixing the carbon nanotubes with the magnesium-based melt to achieve a mixture; (b) injecting the mixture into at least one mold to achieve a preform; and (c) extruding the preform to achieve the magnesium-based carbon nanotube composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KAM-SHAU CHAN, CHENG-SHI CHEN, GUANG-LIANG SHEU, QING-CHUN DU, WEN-ZHEN LI
  • Publication number: 20090081408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a magnesium-based composite material includes a magnesium-based metallic material, and at least one nanoscale reinforcement film disposed therein. The present invention also relates to a method for fabricating the above-described a magnesium-based composite material, the method includes the steps of: (a) providing at least two magnesium-based plates; (b) providing at least one nanoscale reinforcement film; (c) sandwiching the at least one nanoscale reinforcement film between the at least two magnesium-based plates to form a preform; and (d) hot rolling the preform to achieve the magnesium-based composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicants: TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kam-Shau Chan, Cheng-Shi Chen, Guang-Liang Sheu, Qing-Chun Du, Wen-Zhen Li, Kai-Li Jiang