Patents Assigned to Portwell Inc.
  • Patent number: 8959397
    Abstract: A computer-on-Module debug card assembly and a control system thereof comprising: a carrier module with a carrier board and electronic components thereon wherein the carrier board is provided with a plurality of I/O connectors and at least a bus; a debug module electrically connected to the carrier board and comprising a debug card and electronic components thereon wherein the debug card is equipped with a detecting component, at least a bus, and a plurality of switch buttons used to check switching; a COM express system electrically connected to the debug card and comprising a COM express board and electronic components thereon wherein the COM express board is provided with modular components and at least a bus. As such, it is able to identify messages for a CPU-bearing COM express board and a carrier board in the COM express system during debugging, streamlining the procedure and saving time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsin Tsai, Chia-Hsien Wang
  • Patent number: 8295050
    Abstract: A dual CPU and its heat dissipating structure are applied to a heat dissipating module installed on a dual-CPU computer device, and CPUs are arranged alternately with each other on a motherboard, and the heat dissipating modules are installed at positions of the CPUs, such that the alternately arranged heat dissipating modules can prevent interferences by external cold air, and a heat source produced by the CPUs can be conducted and dissipated to the outside to prevent the heat source form remaining at the surrounding of the CPUs and related components installed on the motherboard to achieve an excellent heat dissipating efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventors: Hui-Hsuan Chuang, Chia-Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 8294298
    Abstract: A redundant power supply device, particularly the one without installing a heat dissipating fan, includes a chassis having at least one power input accommodating space and a plurality of power output accommodating spaces, a back panel device comprising a back panel, which is a printed circuit board mounted onto the chassis, a plurality of power supply devices installed in the power output accommodating spaces and electrically connected to the back panel, at least one power input module inserted into the power input accommodating space for providing an external AC-to-DC or DC-to-AC conversion and electrically coupling the back panel. During an application without changing the back panel, the power input accommodating space is disposed opposite to the external input power supply, and the power input includes at least one power input module with AC-to-DC or DC-to-AC conversion to achieve high interchangeability, economic benefit and product competitiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Shang-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 8137122
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a mini power supply module comprising a circuit board and a power connector. Said power connector is abutted and electrically connected with said power connector through coupling parts. Said power connector is provided with an orientating mechanism to change the angle between said power connector and said circuit board. Said power connector is further included with an input port for receiving the input of an external power source, a contact terminal for matching with the connector on motherboard, and at least one output port for outputting power to peripheral devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell, Inc.
    Inventor: Yuan Chin Chen
  • Patent number: 8118272
    Abstract: A link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device, having at least one pair of distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and an upper frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one contractible device, formed by pivotally coupling link rods, and installed in the operating slot, and a side of the contractible device being pivotally coupled to the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plate of the distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Jen-Jia Liou
  • Patent number: 7996613
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic device using a memory to expand storage capacity, and the device includes a main board and a data storage module. The main board includes at least one interface card slot, and the data storage module includes at least one storage interface card, and a plurality of memory slots disposed on the storage interface card for movably inserting a memory. The memory is for storing data, and the storage interface card is inserted into the interface card slot. With the memory slot on the storage interface card, the memory can be expanded conveniently, and the storage capacity can be increased dynamically as needed. The invention also enhances the security, performance, and vibration resisting function of the data storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Jen-Chun Wang
  • Patent number: 7967269
    Abstract: A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and a frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one linking device, having at least one roller installed in the operating slot and linked with the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plates of the corresponding distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Portwell, Inc.
    Inventor: Kun-Pei Liu
  • Patent number: 7556087
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a heat dissipating module applied to a low-level chip for dissipating the heat produced by the low-level chip. The heat dissipating module has a base, and the base accommodates a fan. The base includes first and second fin modules, and the first and second fin modules are comprised of a plurality of unidirectional fins. The first heat dissipating module is installed separately at two corresponding ends of the base, and the second fin module is disposed within the first fin module, and the fins on the second fin module are arranged in an outwardly ascending shape, and the fins at the farthest distance from the fan are bent inwardly. The invention not only allows outside air to enter into the base through the outwardly ascending fins without being blocked by the fins adjacent to the fan, but also increases the heat dissipating area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Te-Fu Hung
  • Patent number: 7466545
    Abstract: A detachable fan apparatus for quick maintenance installable in a computer casing and swappable for maintenance without turning off the fan includes a frame, a stopping plate on the frame, at least one fan at the fan, a gap between the fan and the frame for installing a filter, an axial rod at an end of the frame and pivotally connected with a pivotal of the computer casing, and a stopping pillar near the opening. When an end without the axial rod is secured with the computer casing, the frame can be fixed onto the computer casing. For the change of a filter, a secured end of the frame is separated from the computer casing, and the frame is turned outward and inclined to a predetermined angle until the stopping plate is pressed onto the stopping pillar by the pivotal hole and axial rod for the change of a filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Te-Fu Hung
  • Patent number: 7258554
    Abstract: A foolproof structure for preventing incorrect insertion an interface module is a PCI-Express (PCI-E) interface structure having at least one module stand disposed in a casing and a corresponding fixing frame. The fixing frame includes a first structure corresponding to the module stand, and the module stand includes different interface cards for converting PCI-E signals into different telecommunication signals. A second structure is disposed in a connecting end of the motherboard in the casing. The first and second structures can be used for preventing a wrong connection between the interface card, module stand and motherboard, so as to avoid damages to the electronic components and assure the normal operation of the foregoing modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Yang
  • Publication number: 20060161710
    Abstract: A single board computer for an industry personal computer is disclosed. The single board computer comprises a CPU, a memory controller hub, and input/out zones, wherein at least one of the input/output zones is provided with a connector, the connector being dedicated for transporting a differential signal and connected with a wiring zone dedicated for differential signal on the single board computer, and being adapted to receive an interface card in compliance with a protocol for differential signal transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chia Liu
  • Patent number: 7015405
    Abstract: A panel device for contacting with a switch on an ATCA main board in a case comprises a faceplate having openings and a pole, two first fasteners for securing the faceplate to the case, and a first arm pivotally connected to the faceplate. The first arm has a first finger passing through the opening to be coupled with the switch, a first ear for being touched by the case to swivel the first arm in order to make the first finger contact with the switch, and a lug with a second fastener to fix the first arm to the pole on the faceplate so that there is no possibility for the first finger to escape from the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Wei Yang
  • Patent number: 6741473
    Abstract: An improved structure industrial computer consisting of a system case, with the system case having a flexible component fastened along the edge at one side and a frame member also fastened to the flexible component. A transition mount is positioned at one side of the frame member and an electronic junction board is secured onto the transition mount. One or more slots are disposed on the electronic junction board, with the slots capable of accommodating the insertion of a PCB (printed circuit board) and interface cards. The flexible component is turned to revolve the PCB into the system case such that the PCB extends in a parallel orientation. Conversely, it is only necessary to turn the flexible component outward such that the slots on the transition mount face upward, enabling the integrator to easily insert or remove the PCB from the slots for maintenance and replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6685351
    Abstract: The present invention of an indicator light device on a computer front panel has a light conduct post seat disposed on an indicating front panel on one side in a computer casing. The indicating front panel is a diaphanous panel body. Both sides of a light conduct post seat are inserted and protruded by a plurality of communicating light conduct posts. The outer ends of the light conduct posts are in convex shapes while the inner ends are concave shapes to allow the light source generated by the illuminant to be conducted outward as well as displayed by the indicating front panel. Through the implementation of the present invention, it is not necessary to drill extra holes on the indicating front panel when more temporary indicator light devices are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6611423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved industrial computer casing with a height below 2U, and such computer casing has a plurality of supporting posts with different heights, and a corresponding protruded ear base on each lateral side of the computer casing, so that when the casing is in use, a motherboard can be secured onto the supporting post. If needed, the hard disk drive frame can be embedded into the ear base and then the hard disk drive can be secured to the hard disk drive frame or the hard disk drive frame is secured between the supporting posts by means of the conformation of hard disk drive frame on the convex screw base such that motherboard and a hard disk drive or an interface card are able to be securely accommodated into the casing to reduce the occupied space of the overall casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6522537
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a snap-in computer casing structure, wherein at least a set of sliding track and sliding groove being disposed in the external casing of the casing passing through the external casing and not on the same plane. A fan frame is disposed on the back panel, and the fan frame has a plurality of penetrating holes for inserting the inclined board such that the panel in front of the hard disk drive frame presses the fan frame at a fixed angle, and a plurality of openings being disposed at the back panel for the connection of different ports. In the preferred embodiment, the floppy disk mounted on the disk drive frame and the motherboard coupled to the hard disk drive by a fixing post are pushed into the sliding track and the sliding groove in order to facilitate a quick unload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6490156
    Abstract: An industrial computer case structure with modular interface card expansion capability comprised of a main case and an expansion case that are both less than 2U (1U=4.445 cm) in height. The connector section of a mainboard installed inside the main case projects through an end wall of the main case. The slot connector of a unitary two-to-one expansion frame projects from one end wall of the expansion case, enabling the connection of the slot connector to the connector section of the mainboard and the connection of the two slot connectors at the other end of the expansion frame to additional interface cards. This results in the establishment of electrical continuity between the mainboard and the interface cards, while also effectively reducing overall computer case height and space occupancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6411511
    Abstract: An industrial computer motherboard heat sink passage and support board having one insertion piece and an opening recessed frame facing the heat sink to accommodate the heat sink on the motherboard with both wings of said recessed frame merely contacting the motherboard to form a heat sink passage; a fan at one end of the recessed frame being activated to dissipate the heat from the CPU out of the passage; and said long wings helping support the motherboard from being displaced due to weight from the heat sink disposed at the CPU, thus to prevent from damaging the slot of the backplane and the soldering point of the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-chung Chen
  • Patent number: 6400578
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved framework of disk array comprising a frame case in which a plurality of removable hard disk cartridges is neatly arrayed. Each hard disk cartridge contains a power supply and an adapter of disk array signal control device directly connected to the PC board in such a manner as to make the bottom of the removable hard disk not only closer to the PC board, but also the height of the casing lower than the prior art, conducive to receiving more hard disk array system, and achieving higher stability and less failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Chih-Chung Chen