Patents Examined by Abhishek Rathod
  • Patent number: 9462721
    Abstract: A server includes a chassis, a main tray and a hard disk drive (HDD). The main tray is slidably connected to the chassis and is capable of pulling out of the chassis or pushing into the chassis along a first direction. The main tray includes an accommodating slot and a sub-tray. The sub-tray is slidably disposed inside the accommodating groove and when the main tray is pulled out of the chassis, the sub-tray can be slid along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction between an expanded position and a retracted position relative to the chassis. When the sub-tray at the expanded position, the hardware can be taken from the sub-tray or put on the sub-tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Maw-Zan Jau, Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Ming Chen, Wei-Cheng Tseng
  • Patent number: 9455072
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an elastic signal transmission cable having a length of several centimeters to several meters that has a shape deformation tracking ability and enables high-speed signal transmission. The inventive elastic signal transmission cable has an elasticity of 10% or more and transmission loss of 10 dB/m or less in a relaxed state at 250 MHz, and comprises an elastic cylindrical body having an elasticity of 10% or more and a conductor portion containing at least two conductor wires wound in the same direction around the elastic cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ASAHI KASEI FIBERS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shunji Tatsumi, Yasunori Yuuki, Hiroyuki Makino
  • Patent number: 9442513
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning service element interface devices is provided. A gate is affixed to a computing rack by a gate hinge that rotates on a first axis. A tray is affixed to the gate. The tray has a first side and a second side that are opposite exterior surfaces of the tray. A first display and a first keyboard are affixed to the first side. A second display and a second keyboard are affixed to the second side. The first keyboard and the first display provide a first interface that is redundant with a second interface provided by the second keyboard and the second display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Richard M. Ecker, Steven C. McIntosh, Robert K. Mullady, John G. Torok
  • Patent number: 9439317
    Abstract: A wiring module (1) includes a wiring harness (10) including a plurality of wires (11) and connectors (12) fixed to ends of the respective wires (11) and fittable into fitting portions (91) of a stacked device (90). A positioning member (20) is fixed to the wiring harness (10) and capable of being positioned at a predetermined position with respect to the stacked device (90). The positioning member (20) includes connector fixing portions (21) arranged at the same intervals as the fitting portions (91) of the stacked device (90). The connector fixing portion (21) positions each connector (12) of the wiring harness (10) fixedly at a position facing the corresponding fitting portion (91) when the positioning member (20) is positioned at the predetermined position with respect to the stacked device (90).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryoya Okamoto, Hiroomi Hiramitsu, Hiroki Hirai, Masakuni Kasugai
  • Patent number: 9429724
    Abstract: A function-specific network interface module is provided which includes a housing and a connection interface at opposing ends of the housing configured to connect to another function-specific network interface module in a cascaded manner. The function-specific network interface module further includes one or more circuit components operable to provide a dedicated network function so that a plurality of different network functions is provided when the function-specific network interface module is connected to the other function-specific network interface module via the connection interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
    Inventors: Martin Julien, Robert Brunner
  • Patent number: 9426919
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a mainboard, a housing, and a sealing member. The mainboard surface-mounts a socket connector thereon. The housing receives the mainboard and forms a through hole. The sealing member defines a space for receiving the socket connector via coupling with the mainboard and allows the space and the through hole of the housing to communicate with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jong-Cheon Wee, Sung-Ill Kang, Jun-Woo Park, Chang-Seok Bae
  • Patent number: 9419416
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses provide power from multiple input power sources to adjacent outputs efficiently and reliably. Aspects of the disclosure provide a power distribution unit (PDU) that includes a number of power outputs including first and second adjacent power outputs. The PDU includes a printed circuit board having a first conducting layer electrically interconnected to a first power input connection and the first power output, a second conducting layer that is at least partially above the first conducting layer and in facing relationship thereto. The second conducting layer is electrically insulated from the first conducting layer and electrically interconnected with a second power input connection and the second power output, the first and second power outputs thereby connected to different power inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Server Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrel W. Ewing, Andrew J. Cleveland, James P. Maskaly
  • Patent number: 9391381
    Abstract: A terminal block includes a top surface formed to be flat, a concave portion formed on the top surface, and a plurality of wiring connecting holes arranged in the concave portion. Wiring display parts corresponding to the wiring connecting holes are arranged on the top surface. The concave portion is arranged in plural for each wiring group. A buttonhole is arranged adjacent to the wiring connecting hole and an opening/closing button for opening and closing a wiring connection fitting located on a bottom part of the wiring connecting hole is accommodated in the buttonhole. The concave portion is a belt-shaped groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Kengo Kato, Kenichi Shimodaira
  • Patent number: 9389648
    Abstract: A connector apparatus, system, and method are provided. The connector can include a first end (105A) and a second end (105B) operably connected by a flexible member (150). The first end and the second end can each comprise a backing member (110), comprising a plurality of fasteners (125) and an aperture (115) operably connected to the flexible member. The backing member can be at least partially encapsulated using a material (130) forming a surface (135). A compressible sealing member (145) can be disposed at least partially about the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Mark David Senatori
  • Patent number: 9387647
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a case having an opening, an electronic circuit and a dust cover. The electronic circuit is disposed in the case and includes a circuit board, a switch, and an expansion card slot. The switch and the expansion card slot are electrically connected at the circuit board. The opening exposes the switch and the expansion card slot. The expansion card slot includes an electrical connector used for electrical connection with an expansion card. The dust cover is detachably disposed at the opening. The dust cover includes a cap portion, a press portion and an elastic portion. The cap portion closes the opening. The press portion faces the switch. The elastic portion is respectively connected to the cap portion and the press portion, so the press portion is capable of moving relative to the cap portion and hence has a trigger position and a release position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cho-Yi Lin
  • Patent number: 9354669
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a linking assembly. The first body has a first side and a second side opposite to each other, and a sliding slot located at the first side. The first body and the second body are pivoted to the linking assembly. The second body rotates relative to the first side of the first body to open or close and drives the linking assembly, such that the electronic device stands on a platform with the first side or the second side of the first body. The linking assembly has a supporting block movably coupled to the sliding slot. When the second body rotates to an angle relative to the first side, the supporting block protrudes out of the first side so that the electronic device stands on the platform with the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Iou-Ren Su, Cheng-Mao Chang, Yi-Chang Yeh
  • Patent number: 9354675
    Abstract: A server comprises two mainboards, disposed on a base plate. The mainboards comprise a plurality of expander cards and an electrical module. The electrical module is provided with at least one first storage device. Each mainboard further comprises a daughter card disposed between the base plate and the electrical module. The expander card or the daughter card is served as a system-tray of the electrical module by the at least one first storage device of the electrical module, so as to manage a disk array for a plurality of second storage devices of the server. This ensures that when the storage device of the mainboard is malfunctioned, it doesn't need to turn off the server for repairing. Under a condition of not affect normal function of the server, more electrical elements are provided to a limited space so as to increase or upgrade the function of the server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignees: INVENTEC (PUDONG) TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yu-Long Shen, Ji-Peng Xu
  • Patent number: 9347244
    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing, a printed circuit board received in the housing, a key, and an adjusting member. The housing defines a through hole. The key is coupled to the housing and partially received in the through hole. The adjusting member is across the through hole. The adjusting member is movably coupled to the housing and contact the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Pen-Uei Lu
  • Patent number: 9347608
    Abstract: A supporting mechanism and a related electronic device can be adapted to apply to rotation of a signal transmission holder. The rotary supporting mechanism includes a base, a bracket, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a actuating component. The signal transmission holder is disposed on the bracket . Two end of the first connecting rod respectively pivot between the base and the bracket. A first end of the second connecting rod pivots to the bracket . Two ends of the third connecting rod respectively pivot to the base and a second end of the second connecting rod. The actuating component is rotatably disposed on the second connecting rod. A contacting portion of the actuating component is movably shifted between a first blocker and a second blocker of the third connecting rod since the second connecting rod rotates relative to the third connecting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Zhong-hui Mao
  • Patent number: 9351420
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing an industrial automation drive includes a carrier frame configured to hold one or more semiconductor devices for use in the industrial automation drive. The carrier frame includes a set of fasteners disposed around an internal wall of the carrier frame such that each fastener of the set of fasteners includes an angled edge and a horizontal edge. Each fastener of the set of fasteners is configured to toollessly couple a power circuit board having the semiconductor devices to the carrier frame by bending from a first position when the power circuit board is pushed against the angled edge and returning to the first position when the power circuit board is pushed past the horizontal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Doyle F. Busse, Kevin G. Stachowiak, Kevin L. Baumann, Raymond G. Sladky, Gary R. Krenke, John C. Boetcher, Brian R. Krueger, Robert M. Michalski, Paul J. Grosskreuz, Joseph William Budill, Brian C. Frank, Martha A. Maxwell
  • Patent number: 9342115
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device defining mounting holes in opposite first side and second side, the mounting apparatus includes a mounting plate, a first mounting member mounted to the mounting plate, a second mounting member mounted to the mounting plate, a pivoting member pivotably connected to a first side of the data storage device, and a locking member pivotably connected to the pivoting member. The first mounting member includes a supporting piece and two tips. The second mounting member includes a locking piece and a block formed at an end of the locking piece. The locking member includes a locking portion. The tips engage in the mounting holes of a second side of the data storage device. The pivoting member is rotated to be located between the second mounting member and the data storage device, and the locking member is rotated to engage under the block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Xiao-Zheng Li
  • Patent number: 9345162
    Abstract: A mounting structure in a power supply chassis includes a mounting portion and a securing portion. The mounting portion is located on a first sidewall of the power supply chassis. The mounting portion includes a first protruding plate for supporting a circuit board, a second protruding plate parallel to the first protruding plate, and a positioning portion to receive the circuit board. The positioning portion is located between the first protruding plate and the second protruding plate. The securing portion includes a resilient portion extending into the positioning portion. When the circuit board is installed in the power supply chassis, the circuit board is received in the positioning portion and supported by the first protruding plate, with the resilient portion engaged in a securing hole defined in the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WuHan) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yong-Chang Fan
  • Patent number: 9313913
    Abstract: A stacked connector alignment system includes a board with processor and a board connector coupled to the processor. An alignment element is mounted to the board adjacent the board connector. The alignment element includes first alignment members and second alignment members that are spaced apart from the first alignment members. A first component includes a primary first component connector and a secondary first component connector that is located on an opposite surface of the first component from the primary first component connector, and the first alignment members are configured to engage the first component to align the primary first component connector with the board connector. A second component includes a second component connector, and the second alignment members are configured to engage the second component to align the second component connector with the secondary first component connector when the primary first component connector is connected to the board connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Salvador D. Jimenez, III, Corey Dean Hartman, Bernard Strmiska
  • Patent number: 9301419
    Abstract: An assembly structure for a server hard disk back panel includes a server chassis; a plurality of hard disk frames disposed inside the server chassis; and a back panel disposed between the server chassis and the hard disk frame. A hook is disposed, corresponding to the back panel, on a side edge of each of the two side portions of each hard disk frame. The hooks of any two adjacent hard disk frames are disposed adjacent to each other correspondingly. The back panel includes a plurality of hook holes, and a respective one of the hook holes is corresponding to each two adjacent hooks. Each of the hook holes includes two contact edges corresponding to each other at two sides and includes a hook edge between the two contact edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: AIC INC.
    Inventors: Kun-Sheng Tsai, Wei-Shih Wu, Yong-Cong Chen
  • Patent number: 9293896
    Abstract: An assembly for power connection and signal acquisition includes a power connection member and a patch panel. The power connection member includes a holder, a plurality of connection pieces disposed in the holder, and a protection shell mounted on the holder to protect the plurality of connection pieces. The patch panel includes a trough that defines a plurality of cable slots, a sampling cable received in each of the cable slots, and a protection cover mounted on the trough to protect the sampling cable received in the cable slot. A sampling terminal is disposed at an end of the sampling cable for electrically connecting the sampling cable with each of the connection pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignees: Shenzhen BYD Auto R&D Company Limited, BYD Company Limited
    Inventors: Jing Tan, Weixin Zheng