Patents by Inventor Yu-Ming Xiao

Yu-Ming Xiao 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: 20130169128
    Abstract: A computer case includes a main body and a sidewall assembled to the main body. The main body includes a bottom plate and two side plates extending upwardly from two opposite edges of the bottom plate. Each side plate includes a positioning portion, and a latching part defined on the positioning portion. The side plate adjacent to the latching part also includes a sliding groove. The latching part and the sliding groove are used for securing different kinds of side plates respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, WEI YIN
  • Publication number: 20130161469
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting piece and a securing member. The chassis includes a rear plate and a side plate. The rear plate includes a supporting panel, and a positioning slot is defined in the rear plate. The side plate includes a flange. The mounting piece includes an engaging portion. The securing member includes a first securing panel rotatably attached to the supporting panel and a second securing panel. A retaining piece extends from the second securing panel in a first direction, and a positioning piece extends from the second securing panel in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The retaining piece is engaged in the positioning slot, the positioning piece is located between the flange and the rear plate, and the flange is secured to the rear plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, LIN DING, ZAN LI, JUN WANG
  • Publication number: 20130162121
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a side plate and a strengthening plate. The side plate includes a main body, a first mounting flange extending from a first edge of the main body, and a second mounting flange extending from a second edge of the main body. The first mounting flange defines a first clipping hole, and the second mounting flange defines a second clipping hole. The strengthening plate includes a first securing flange and a second securing flange. The first securing flange includes a first clamping portion. The second securing flange includes a second clamping portion. The strengthening plate is moveable in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the main body, to engage the first clamping in the first clipping hole; and the strengthening plate is rotatable about an axis, to engage the second clamping portion in the second clipping hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, ZAN LI, CUI-GUO WANG
  • Publication number: 20130163172
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a mounting member and a cage for securing a data storage device. The cage includes a first side plate, an installation piece, and a blocking block extending from the first side plate. The mounting member includes a mounting piece, a positioning piece extending from the mounting piece, and a resisting piece connected to the mounting piece. The first side plate defines a cutout. The mounting piece defines a blocking hole. The positioning piece is engaged in the cutout, and the blocking block is engaged in the blocking hole to prevent the mounting member from moving along a direction substantially parallel to the first side plate. The mounting member is located between the first side plate and the installation piece to prevent the mounting member from moving along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side plate. The resisting piece abuts against the first side plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, ZAN LI, ZHONG-QI YU
  • Publication number: 20130154452
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a mounting device and a chassis. The mounting device, for securing a connector, includes a limiting protrusion, an installation protrusion, two resilient pieces, and two mounting protrusions extending from the two resilient pieces. The chassis includes a front plate defining an installation opening. The front plate includes two mounting pieces, and each of the two mounting pieces defines a mounting hole. The mounting device is secured between the two mounting pieces. The installation protrusion abuts an inner surface of the front plate through the installation opening. The limiting protrusion abuts an outer surface of the front plate. Each mounting protrusion is engaged in the mounting hole of each mounting piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, HAI-QING ZHU, XIAO-FEI ZHOU
  • Patent number: 8434726
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device on a bracket includes a locating member fixed on the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall defining a first through hole and a second through hole at a sidewall back. The sidewall defines a first fixing slot and a second fixing slot at a sidewall front. The data storage device defines a fixing hole. A fixing portion is located on a first end of the locating member corresponds to the first through hole, the second through hole and the fixing hole. A locking portion is located on a second end of the locating member corresponds to the first fixing slot and the second fixing slot. The data storage device is fixed on a first position and a second position of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (WuHan) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Liang-Chin Wang, Jian Hu, Yu-Ming Xiao, Hai-Qing Zhu
  • Publication number: 20130088878
    Abstract: An electronic device configured with a power indicator is presented. The electronic device includes a bezel, a light emitting diode (LED), a button assembly, and a light bar. The LED adapted to generate lights to indicate power statuses of the electronic device. The button assembly is mounted to the bezel and includes a light-conductive member which directs some of the lights out of a first side of the bezel. The light bar is mounted to the bezel and directs some of the lights out of the second side of the bezel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, YU-MING XIAO, JUN WANG
  • Patent number: 8408662
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure comprises a securing plate and a bracket adapted to receive an I/O connector therein. The bracket comprises a first resilient piece, a second resilient piece, a first retaining piece and a second retaining piece. The bracket is capable of securing to the front wall in a first position, where the first resilient piece and the first retaining piece abut two opposite surfaces of the securing plate, and a second position, where the second resilient piece and the second retaining piece abut the two opposite surfaces of the securing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Liang-Chin Wang, Jian Hu, Yu-Ming Xiao, Zan Li
  • Publication number: 20120327579
    Abstract: A computer chassis includes an enclosure and a motherboard. The enclosure includes a bottom plate and a rear plate. A plurality of convex projections is located on the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of convex projections defines a first mounting hole. A first restricting piece is located on the bottom plate. The motherboard defines a plurality of second mounting holes. The motherboard is located on the plurality of convex projections and between the rear plate and the first restricting piece with a front edge of the motherboard abutting the first restricting piece and a rear edge of the motherboard abutting the rear plate. The plurality of second mounting holes of the motherboard is aligned to the first mounting holes of the plurality of convex projections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung CHEN, Liang-Chin WANG, Jian HU, Yu-Ming XIAO, Wei YIN
  • Publication number: 20120307443
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus assembly includes a data storage bracket, a computer enclosure, a mounting member fixed on the data storage bracket and a guiding rail fixed on the computer enclosure. A mounting portion is installed on the mounting member. A plurality of mounting slots is located on the guiding rail. When the bracket rotates relative to the computer enclosure, the mounting portion moves along the guiding rail and engages with the plurality of mounting slots, and the data storage bracket is installed at a required position on the computer enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, NIAN-YUAN YANG, LIANG-CHIN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120305720
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device on a bracket includes a locating member fixed on the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall defining a first through hole and a second through hole at a sidewall back. The sidewall defines a first fixing slot and a second fixing slot at a sidewall front. The data storage device defines a fixing hole. A fixing portion is located on a first end of the locating member corresponds to the first through hole, the second through hole and the fixing hole. A locking portion is located on a second end of the locating member corresponds to the first fixing slot and the second fixing slot. The data storage device is fixed on a first position and a second position of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, HAI-QING ZHU
  • Publication number: 20120275113
    Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure, and an airflow guiding duct. The enclosure includes a bottom panel. The airflow guiding duct is pivotably mounted to the enclosure. The airflow guiding duct includes a positioning portion. The bottom panel defines a sliding slot. A positioning opening is defined in the bottom panel communicating with the sliding slot. The positioning portion is used for being driven to slide along the sliding slot to move into the positioning opening when the airflow guiding duct is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO
  • Publication number: 20120274191
    Abstract: A computer enclosure comprises a chassis with a first securing hole; a cover plate detachably attached to the chassis, a second securing hole defined in the cover plate and aligned with the first securing hole; and a securing member comprising a fastener and a coil spring; the fastener comprises a head, and a shaft extending from the head; the coil spring is attached to the shaft and between the head and the cover plate; and the shaft extends into the second securing hole, wherein the fastener is movable between released and locked positions; in the released position, the shaft is disengaged from the first securing hole, the coil spring is not compressed, and the cover plate is detachable from the chassis; in a locked position, the shaft is engaged into the first securing hole, the coil spring is compressed, and the cover plate is secured to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO
  • Publication number: 20120243167
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a sliding member, a drive bracket, and a rotating member. The drive bracket includes a first side plate. A sliding groove is defined in the first side plate. The sliding member is received in the sliding groove. The rotating member is pivotally mounted to the first side plate. A curled piece and an arm are located on opposite ends of the rotating member. The arm defines a restricting room. The rotating member is adapted to rotate on the first side plate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the curled piece abuts the first side plate and is elastically deformed by the first side plate, and the sliding member is disengaged from the restricting room. In the second position, the curled piece is released, and the restricting room receives and restricts the sliding member therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO
  • Publication number: 20120223202
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure and a mounting device. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes a receiving member, an engaging member, an engaging rod, and a drive member moveably received in the receiving member. A positioning slot and a cutout are defined in the receiving member. The engaging member includes an engaging block, and the engaging block, abutting the drive member, is received in the positioning slot. A resilient member surrounds the engaging rod. The drive member biases the engaging block to slide in the positioning slot. The resilient component is deformed, and the engaging rod extends through the mounting hole and is received in an securing hole of a storage device; when the engaging block is disengaged from the positioning slot, the drive member is rotated relative to the receiving member, and the engaging block is engaged in the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, JUN WANG
  • Publication number: 20120223201
    Abstract: A mounting assembly includes an enclosure, a mounting device and a resilient member. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes an engaging member, a drive member, and an engaging rod. A positioning groove and a clipping groove are defined in the engaging member. The drive member includes a limiting block. The resilient member is surrounding the engaging rod. The drive member is moveable relative to the engaging member between an unlocked position and a locked position, in the unlocked position, the limiting block is received in the positioning groove, and the engaging rod does not extend through the mounting hole; and in the locked position, the resilient member is deformed, and the limiting block is engaged in the clipping groove to keep the engaging rod extending through the mounting hole to engage with a storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, ZAN LI
  • Publication number: 20120218704
    Abstract: A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive, a drive bracket, and a securing member. The disk drive includes a sidewall with a securing hole. The drive bracket receives the disk drive therein. The drive bracket includes a first side panel. The first side panel includes a side panel body substantially parallel to the sidewall and a securing tab extending from the side panel body. A through hole is defined in the side panel body. A securing slot is defined in the securing tab. The securing member includes a member panel, a pivoting portion, and a securing portion. The pivoting portion is pivotably mounted to the first side panel. The member panel includes a positioning tab passing through the through hole to be inserted in the securing hole. The securing portion engages with the securing slot to prevent the securing member from moving away from the first side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, ZAN LI
  • Publication number: 20120217856
    Abstract: An electronic device with a storage device enclosure is disclosed. The electronic device enclosure comprises a chassis comprising a bottom plate and a side plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate; a securing member attached to the side plate and comprising a plurality of positioning slots; a bracket rotatably attached to the side plate about a pivoting axis substantially parallel to the bottom plate relative to the chassis; the bracket comprising a side panel substantially perpendicular to the side plate; a blocking portion located on the side panel, and the blocking portion being elastic and engaged in one of the plurality of positioning slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, HAI-QING ZHU
  • Publication number: 20120091868
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure comprises a securing plate and a bracket adapted to receive an I/O connector therein. The bracket comprises a first resilient piece, a second resilient piece, a first retaining piece and a second retaining piece. The bracket is capable of securing to the front wall in a first position, where the first resilient piece and the first retaining piece abut two opposite surfaces of the securing plate, and a second position, where the second resilient piece and the second retaining piece abut the two opposite surfaces of the securing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LIANG-CHIN WANG, JIAN HU, YU-MING XIAO, ZAN LI
  • Patent number: 7744255
    Abstract: A panel assembly includes a panel (13), a light-reflecting member (30) and a light-shielding board (50). The panel includes a light-pervious area. The light-reflecting member is coupled to the light-pervious area of the panel. The light-reflecting member forms a light-guiding wall (363) with a plurality of spaced slots (361) therein. The light-shielding board is positioned between the light-guiding wall and the light-pervious area. The light-shielding board defines a plurality of spaced slots (513) corresponding to the slots of the light-guiding wall, light-shielding bars (517) are formed between adjacent slots respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Yu-Ming Xiao