Patents by Inventor Xuan-Ren Chen

Xuan-Ren Chen 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: 20150033917
    Abstract: A torque multiplier includes an input element, an output element, a multiplying unit, a measurement unit and a display. The input element is used for connection to a tool operable for exerting torque. The output element is used for connection to an object to be driven by the tool. The multiplying unit is used for connecting the input element to the output element and turning a lower value of torque at the input element to a higher value of torque at the output element. The measurement unit is used for measuring the higher value of torque and accordingly sending a wireless signal. The display is used for receiving the wireless signal and accordingly showing the higher value of torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: XUAN-REN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8479620
    Abstract: A torque-setting device includes a shank, a handle provided on the shank, a driving unit attached to the shank, a strain gauge connected to the driving unit, a spring abutted against the strain gauge, a pusher abutted against the spring, an axle engaged with the pusher, a restraining element connected to the axle, a C-clip provided on the restraining element, and a knob. The knob is operable to rotate the axle relative to the pusher, thus moving the pusher relative to the spring to set a value of torque. The knob is movable between a position where teeth thereof are in grooves of the handle to avoid rotation of the axle and another position where the tooth are out of the grooves to allow rotation of the knob and the axle. The C-clip is located against an annular rib formed on an internal face of the knob.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mikawa Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xuan-Ren Chen
  • Publication number: 20120000328
    Abstract: A torque-setting device includes a shank, a handle provided on the shank, a driving unit attached to the shank, a strain gauge connected to the driving unit, a spring abutted against the strain gauge, a pusher abutted against the spring, an axle engaged with the pusher, a restraining element connected to the axle, a C-clip provided on the restraining element, and a knob. The knob is operable to rotate the axle relative to the pusher, thus moving the pusher relative to the spring to set a value of torque. The knob is movable between a position where teeth thereof are in grooves of the handle to avoid rotation of the axle and another position where the tooth are out of the grooves to allow rotation of the knob and the axle. The C-clip is located against an annular rib formed on an internal face of the knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Xuan-Ren Chen
  • Patent number: 7836781
    Abstract: A torque-setting device includes a handle with grooves defined in an internal side, a driving unit attached to the handle, a strain gauge connected to the driving unit, a strain spring abutted against the strain gauge, a nut abutted against the strain spring, an axle and a knob. The axle includes a thread. The thread is engaged with the nut. The knob includes a tooth on an external side. The knob is operable to rotate the axle relative to the nut, thus moving the nut relative to the strain spring to set a value of torque. The knob is movable between a first position where the tooth is inserted in one of the grooves to retain the value of torque and a second position where the tooth is removed from the grooves to allow the rotation of the knob and therefore the rotation of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Mikawa Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Xuan-Ren Chen
  • Publication number: 20100275742
    Abstract: A torque-setting device includes a handle with grooves defined in an internal side, a driving unit attached to the handle, a strain gauge connected to the driving unit, a strain spring abutted against the strain gauge, a nut abutted against the strain spring, an axle and a knob. The axle includes a thread. The thread is engaged with the nut. The knob includes a tooth on an external side. The knob is operable to rotate the axle relative to the nut, thus moving the nut relative to the strain spring to set a value of torque. The knob is movable between a first position where the tooth is inserted in one of the grooves to retain the value of torque and a second position where the tooth is removed from the grooves to allow the rotation of the knob and therefore the rotation of the axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: XUAN-REN CHEN