Patents by Inventor YONG-CHANG FAN
YONG-CHANG FAN 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: 10431034Abstract: An elevator for a vending machine and vending machine using the elevator work together, the vending machine includes a cabinet, a plurality of tiered pallets, and an elevator for delivering selected products from the pallets. Each pallet has a label. The elevator includes a driving unit and a storing box. The storing box includes a sensor for detecting the label. The storing box is fixed to the driving unit and driven by the driving unit, the storing box is slidable among the pallets, when a predetermined label is detected by the sensor, the storing box stops at that pallet and gently delivers product from that pallet.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignees: HONGFUJIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Yong-Chang Fan
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Publication number: 20190088068Abstract: An elevator for a vending machine and vending machine using the elevator work together, the vending machine includes a cabinet, a plurality of tiered pallets, and an elevator for delivering selected products from the pallets. Each pallet has a label. The elevator includes a driving unit and a storing box. The storing box includes a sensor for detecting the label. The storing box is fixed to the driving unit and driven by the driving unit, the storing box is slidable among the pallets, when a predetermined label is detected by the sensor, the storing box stops at that pallet and gently delivers product from that pallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventor: YONG-CHANG FAN
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Publication number: 20170294069Abstract: A temperature-controlled vending machine able to apply a required temperature uniformly within itself includes a cabinet and a temperature control system fixed at the bottom of the cabinet. The temperature control system includes a water tank, a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator defining an air outlet, and a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan includes a plurality of fan blades opposite to the air outlet and a housing defining an air guiding exit. The cross-flow fan is able to circulate cool air expelled from the evaporator from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: YONG-CHANG FAN
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Patent number: 9715248Abstract: A supporting base for an electronic device includes a mounting plate and two standing pieces. The two standing pieces are rotatably fixed to the mounting plate. The two standing pieces can rotate from a closed position to an open position. When the two standing pieces are in the closed position, the mounting plate supports the electronic device in a first manner. When the two pieces are in the open position, the two pieces clamp the electronic device in a second manner. An electronic device assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shu-Qi Wu, Yong-Chang Fan, Yu-Lin Liu
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Patent number: 9618985Abstract: A data storage device securing mechanism is used to secure a data storage device on a board. The data storage device securing mechanism includes a bracket secured on the board, a pivot shaft secured on the bracket, and a latch piece rotatably installed on the pivot shaft. The bracket includes a plurality of sliding grooves. The latch piece includes a latch portion. The data storage device is configured to be slidably installed on the sliding groove. The latch piece is configured to be rotated and be received in the sliding groove. The latch portion is configured to be resisted against the data storage device to secure the data storage device on the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
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Patent number: 9572274Abstract: A securing mechanism is configured to secure an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body, a power adapter and a first data cable connecting the body with the power adapter. The securing mechanism includes a base and a cover. The base includes a second data cable. The cover defines a limiting groove and a securing portion connected with the second data cable. The body is configured to be received in the limiting groove. The power adapter is configured to be inserted into the securing portion. The second data cable is configured to be inserted into a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shu-Qi Wu, Yong-Chang Fan, Yu-Lin Liu
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Patent number: 9531125Abstract: A plug includes a plug main body used to engage with a socket and a securing member secured to the plug main body. The securing member includes a securing portion. When the plug is engaged with the socket, the securing member is rotatable relative to the socket to engage the securing portion with the socket. The disclosure further provides a connector with the plug.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20160356417Abstract: An adjustable apparatus which supports and fixes an electronic device includes a mounting device and a moving device. The moving device includes at least one first rod, at least one second rod, and a rotating member. The at least one first rod is rotatably connected with the mounting device and the rotating member. The at least one second rod is connected with the rotating member and the electronic device. The at least one first rod and the at least one second rod form a rotatable planar linkage. The moving device can transform from a folded state to an extended state to adjust the height and orientation of the electronic device and its distance from a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: YONG-CHANG FAN, SAN-YONG YANG
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Publication number: 20160330853Abstract: A securing mechanism is configured to secure an electronic device. The electronic device includes a body, a power adapter and a first data cable connecting the body with the power adapter. The securing mechanism includes a base and a cover. The base includes a second data cable. The cover defines a limiting groove and a securing portion connected with the second data cable. The body is configured to be received in the limiting groove. The power adapter is configured to be inserted into the securing portion. The second data cable is configured to be inserted into a power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2015Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: SHU-QI WU, YONG-CHANG FAN, YU-LIN LIU
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Publication number: 20160313761Abstract: A supporting base for an electronic device includes a mounting plate and two standing pieces. The two standing pieces are rotatably fixed to the mounting plate. The two standing pieces can rotate from a closed position to an open position. When the two standing pieces are in the closed position, the mounting plate supports the electronic device in a first manner. When the two pieces are in the open position, the two pieces clamp the electronic device in a second manner. An electronic device assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: SHU-QI WU, YONG-CHANG FAN, YU-LIN LIU
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Publication number: 20160313772Abstract: A keyboard includes a main body. The main body includes an operating panel used to input commands to an electronic device and a switch located on the operating panel. The main body is used to couple to a motherboard of the electronic device, and the switch is used to power on/off the electronic device when the main body is coupled to the motherboard. The disclosure further offers an electronic device with the keyboard.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: YONG-CHANG FAN, SAN-YONG YANG
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Publication number: 20160309249Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes an electronic device enclosure and a host. The electronic device enclosure includes a mounting portion defining a receiving hole. The mounting portion includes a clipping member movably received in the receiving hole. The host includes a host body and an earplug extending from the host body. The host body is rotatably attached to the mounting portion, the earplug is received in the receiving hole, and the clipping member is engaged with the earplug to prevent the earplug from disengaging from the receiving hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: SHU-QI WU, YONG-CHANG FAN, YU-LIN LIU
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Publication number: 20160309115Abstract: A videophone includes a camera, a deflecting plate, and a driving device. The camera is located on the deflecting plate. The deflecting plate includes a shaft. The camera includes a supporting post. The supporting post is substantially perpendicular to the shaft. The driving device can drive the supporting post and the shaft to rotate. The camera can rotate about the supporting post and the shaft to adjust angle of the camera. A camera assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: SHU-QI WU, YONG-CHANG FAN, YU-LIN LIU
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Patent number: 9471113Abstract: A securing structure includes a base, a support member, a linking member, and a lock. The support member pivots and attaches to the base. The linking member pivots and is coupled to the support member and is slidably coupled to the base. The support member is configured to position in an original position, received in the base or in a working position, extending from the base. The linking member is configured to support the support member located in the working position. The lock is slidably attached to the support member. When the support member is positioned in the working position, the lock is configured to secure an object.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20160299534Abstract: Electronic device includes a main module, a sliding member, a resilient member, and an expansion module coupled to the main module. The main module includes a base, and the sliding member is slidably attached to the base. The resilient member is located between the sliding member and the base, and the expansion module includes a clipping member. The expansion module is moveable in a first direction to slide the sliding member in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, and the resilient member is deformable to engage the sliding member with the clipping member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: SHU-QI WU, YONG-CHANG FAN, YU-LIN LIU
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Publication number: 20160240971Abstract: A plug includes a plug main body used to engage with a socket and a securing member secured to the plug main body. The securing member includes a securing portion. When the plug is engaged with the socket, the securing member is rotatable relative to the socket to engage the securing portion with the socket. The disclosure further provides a connector with the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: YONG-CHANG FAN, SAN-YONG YANG
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Patent number: 9417658Abstract: An all-in-one computer includes a shell, a stand, and a plate. The stand and the plate are engaged with the shell. The stand includes at least one first supporting pole and a second supporting pole. The second supporting pole is configured to move relative to the at least one first supporting pole. The plate defines a plurality of grooves. An extending direction of the plurality of grooves is substantially parallel to each other. An end of the second supporting pole can engage with one of the plurality of grooves to support the shell.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20160233626Abstract: A connecting device includes a connector and a jumper. The connector includes an enclosure and two terminals mounted in the enclosure. The two terminals are spaced apart. Each terminal includes a contact defining a latching hole. The jumper includes a case and a conductor received in the case. The conductor includes two contacting arms. Each contacting arm includes a latching portion. Each contact extends into the case, each latching portion is engaged in one of the two latching holes to mount the jumper to the connector, and the two terminals are electronically coupled to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: YONG-CHANG FAN, SAN-YONG YANG
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Patent number: 9413863Abstract: A video phone with a viewing stand includes a main portion and a base to be secured to the main portion. Each side of the main portion defines a sliding groove and includes a limiting column. Each end of the base is equipped with a positioning column and a block. The positioning column is configured to be inserted into the sliding groove and to slide in the sliding groove to drive the main portion from a horizontal position to a vertical position or vice versa. The block is configured to slide into a first position to allow the main portion to be in the horizontal position, or in a second position to resist against the limiting column to allow the main portion to be in the vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Chang Fan, San-Yong Yang
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Publication number: 20160216747Abstract: A data storage device securing mechanism is used to secure a data storage device on a board. The data storage device securing mechanism includes a bracket secured on the board, a pivot shaft secured on the bracket, and a latch piece rotatably installed on the pivot shaft. The bracket includes a plurality of sliding grooves. The latch piece includes a latch portion. The data storage device is configured to be slidably installed on the sliding groove. The latch piece is configured to be rotated and be received in the sliding groove. The latch portion is configured to be resisted against the data storage device to secure the data storage device on the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: YONG-CHANG FAN, SAN-YONG YANG