Patents Examined by Anatoly Vortman
  • Patent number: 11229142
    Abstract: A fan control system includes multiple fans and a control unit. The control unit has a controller and a storage device. The storage device stores therein a first fan activation data. According to the first fan activation data, the control unit sequentially controls multiple output pins to output multiple output signals. Each fan storage device stores therein a second fan activation data identical to the first fan activation data. According to the corresponding output signal, the fan controller compares with the second fan activation data to find out the second fan activation data matching the output signal, then the fan controller outputs a drive signal to control and activate the fan to operate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: ASIA VITAL COMPONENTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Po-Sheng Huang
  • Patent number: 11224117
    Abstract: An integrated heat exchanger has a heat exchanger within a circuit board. The circuit board can be a PCB having one or more electronic components coupled to its top-side surface. The conductive layers of the PCB include a first sub-set of electrically conductive interconnects and as second sub-set of electrically conductive interconnects. The first sub-set of conductive layers are electrically connected to each other and to the one or more electronic components. The second sub-set of conductive layers are electrically isolated from the first sub-set of conductive layers by intervening non-conductive layers such as prepreg. In this manner, the heat exchanger is electrically isolated from the one or more electronic components. The second sub-set of conductive layers include a dedicated top-side conductive layer to which a baseplate can be attached. The baseplate is also attached to the one or more electronic components via an electrically non-conductive gap filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Flex Ltd.
    Inventors: Magnus Karlsson, Oscar Persson
  • Patent number: 11224149
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a heat dissipating device for a display panel, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device. The heat dissipating device may include: a first heat conductor layer located on a side of the display panel away from its display surface, and provided with at least one through hole; and a second heat conductor layer located on a side of the first heat conductor layer away from the display panel, and connected to the display panel through the at least one through hole. A thermal conductivity of the first heat conductor layer in a direction parallel to the display surface and a thermal conductivity of the second heat conductor layer in a direction perpendicular to the display surface are greater than that of the first heat conductor layer in a direction perpendicular to the display surface, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yongda Ma, Xinyin Wu, Xueguang Hao
  • Patent number: 11222762
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a fuse having a tungsten-containing structure directly contacting an electrically conductive structure. The electrically conductive structure may be a titanium-containing structure. An interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure is configured to rupture when current through the interface exceeds a predetermined level. Some embodiments include a method of forming and using a fuse. The fuse is formed to have a tungsten-containing structure directly contacting an electrically conductive structure. An interface between the tungsten-containing structure and the electrically conductive structure is configured to rupture when current through the interface exceeds a predetermined level. Current exceeding the predetermined level is passed through the interface to rupture the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Redaelli, Giorgio Servalli
  • Patent number: 11217413
    Abstract: A fusible switch disconnect device includes a housing adapted to receive at least one fuse therein, and a switchable contact for connecting the fuse to circuitry. A tripping mechanism and control circuitry are provided to move the switchable contact to an open position in response to a predetermined electrical condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew Rain Darr, Hundi Panduranga Kamath
  • Patent number: 11217971
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an AC power adapter comprising plural connectors, plural first power conveying wires, a junction box, a power conveying wire assembly and a plug. The first power conveying wire is connected with the connector and comprises an input neutral wire, an input live wire and an input ground wire. The first power conveying wire is inserted into the junction box. The power conveying wire assembly is inserted into the junction box and comprises plural output neutral wires, plural output live wires and an output ground wire. The output neutral wires are connected with the input neutral wires one-to-one, the output live wires are connected with the input live wires one-to-one, and the output ground wire is connected with the input ground wires. The plug comprises a housing and an electrical connector. The power conveying wire assembly is inserted into the housing and connected with the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Yu-Hung Huang
  • Patent number: 11217951
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an AC power adapter comprising input connectors, first power conveying wires, a junction box, a power conveying wire assembly and a plug. The first power conveying wire is coupled to the input connector and includes an input neutral wire, an input live wire and an input ground wire. The power conveying wire assembly is electrically connected to the first power conveying wire through the junction box and includes plural output neutral wires, plural output live wires and an output ground wire. The output neutral wires are coupled to the input neutral wires respectively, the output live wires are coupled to the input live wires respectively, and the output ground wire is coupled to the input ground wires. The plug includes a housing and an electrical connector. The power conveying wire assembly is inserted into the housing and connected with the electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Yu-Hung Huang
  • Patent number: 11217409
    Abstract: A temperature-dependent switch which comprises a first and a second stationary counter contact and a temperature-dependent switching mechanism having a current transfer member. The switching mechanism, depending on its temperature, either closes the switch by pressing the current transfer member against the first and the second counter contact and thereby establishing an electrically conductive connection between the two counter contacts via the current transfer member, or opens the switch by keeping the current transfer member at a distance from the first and the second counter contact and thereby interrupting the electrically conductive connection. A closing lock is provided, which keeps the switch open when it has been opened for the first time. The closing lock comprises a spring washer which directly interacts with the current transfer member and mechanically locks the latter permanently when the switch has been opened for the first time so that the switch remains permanently open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Marcel P. Hofsaess
  • Patent number: 11213619
    Abstract: A medical device includes a housing, a power supply, a thermally conductive mounting clamp, a heat shield, and at least one fastener. The housing includes a handle. The power supply is disposed within the housing. The thermally conductive mounting clamp is attached to an outer surface of the housing. The heat shield is disposed within the housing adjacent to the power supply. The heat shield is disposed against at least one interior surface of the handle. The at least one fastener passes through at least one opening in the housing and is in thermally conductive contact with the thermally conductive mounting clamp. Heat generated by the power supply is configured to dissipate from the power supply, through the heat shield, through the at least one fastener, and into the thermally conductive mounting clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: ICU Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin P. McLennan, John C. Hoenninger, III
  • Patent number: 11215409
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a fixing device for a double-sided heat sink and an associated heat dissipating system. There is exemplarily provided a fixing device for mounting the double-sided heat sink on a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: EMC IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventors: Haifang Zhai, Hendry Wu, David Dong, Yujie Zhou
  • Patent number: 11206748
    Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that can be configured to include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge that rotatably couples the first housing to the second housing, and a flexible heat spreader that extends from the second housing, through the hinge, and to the first housing. The hinge can accommodate deformations in the flexible heat spreader when the first housing is rotated relative to the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Raghavendra Doddi, Ravishankar Srikanth, Kathiravan D, Prakash Kurma Raju
  • Patent number: 11192622
    Abstract: A heat dissipation structure includes a housing configured to receive a heat generating device. The housing includes a first air inlet, a first air outlet, and an alloy heat dissipation device disposed in the housing and including heat dissipation fins disposed in parallel. A heat dissipation air channel is formed between two adjacent heat dissipation fins. The heat dissipation air channel includes a second air inlet and a second air outlet, the second air outlet being connected with the first air outlet. The heat dissipation structure further includes a heat dissipation fan configured to provide a heat dissipation air flow to an inside space of the housing. The heat dissipation fan is disposed inside the housing, and includes a third air inlet and a third air outlet. The third air inlet is connected with the first air inlet and the third air outlet is connected with the second air inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhiwei Cai, Yawen Zhang
  • Patent number: 11191191
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for simultaneous operation of a variable-frequency drive (VFD) and a controller. The VFD drives an electric motor of a drilling rig machine. The controller controls temperature of an insulated-gate bipolar transistor device (IGBT) of the VFD by controlling an air mover in response to real-time temperature data. The air mover generates airflow into a passage, the airflow thereby interacting with radiating members extending into the passage from a heat sink thermally coupled with the IGBT in the inner housing outside the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Nick Paul Krippner, Jacques Orban
  • Patent number: 11183353
    Abstract: The present utility model relates to a fuse, a vehicle circuit for an electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle. The fuse has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, and includes: a bushing, having a through-hole cavity extending in the longitudinal direction and for accommodating quartz sand and two end surfaces in the longitudinal direction; a fuse body, accommodated in the through-hole cavity; and two contact blades, positioned at two ends of the through-hole cavity and conductively joined to the fuse body. At least one of the contact blades comprises a first section coming into direct sealing contact with one of the end surfaces of the bushing by covering the through-hole cavity, and an overhanging arm section extending from the first section. The overhanging arm section includes a second section extending, in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, out of the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Gangpeng Fan
  • Patent number: 11178799
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including a shielding member. The electronic device includes a substrate having an electric element mounted thereon; a shield can mounted on the electric element and including an opening formed at a part facing the electric element; a shielding member mounted around a part in which the opening is formed on an outer surface of the shield can, and electrically connected to the shield can; a metal plate mounted on the shielding member, with the opening covered, and electrically connected to the shielding member; and a heat conductive member mounted in the opening and interposed between the electric element and the metal plate, and in contact with the electric element and the metal plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hae-Jin Lee, Oh-Hyuck Kwon, Min Park, Jung-Je Bang, Jae-Deok Lim, Kyung-Ha Koo, Jae-Heung Ye, Chang-Tae Kim, Chi-Hyun Cho
  • Patent number: 11166396
    Abstract: Provided is a box-type vehicle-mounted control device that effectively increases the amount of heat transfer from electronic components and a circuit board to a casing (base and cover) and that accordingly has achieved excellent heat dissipation property. The box-type vehicle-mounted control device includes a circuit board 12, a base 13, and a cover 14. In addition, a first heat radiating coating layer 31 is formed on at least one surface of the circuit board 12, and a second heat radiating coating layer 32 is formed on an inner surface of one or both of the base 13 and the cover 14 facing the first heat radiating coating layer 31.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventors: Maki Ito, Toshiaki Ishii, Masaru Kamoshida, Hideto Yoshinari, Masato Saito, Akitoyo Konno
  • Patent number: 11165227
    Abstract: The invention relates to a power distribution unit (1), such as a fuse box for a vehicle, for providing a protected electrical connection between a power supply cable and a plurality of distribution cables (7). The unit comprises a housing (2) and, received in said housing: —a bus bar (5) configured to be connected to the power supply cable; —a plurality of fuses (10), each fuse comprising a body (15), a first end portion (11) configured to be connected to the bus bar (5), and a second end portion (12) configured to be connected to a distribution cable (7); —at least one retainer (20) for maintaining the bus bar (5) in position with respect to the housing (2); —at least one positioner (40) for positioning the fuse first end portion (11) relative to the bus bar (5) along directions (X, Y) substantially parallel to the bus bar; —a biasing member (30) configured to urge the fuse first end portion (11) towards the bus bar (5), to cause the fuse first end portion to remain in contact with the bus bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christophe Hybord, Rémi Barrellon
  • Patent number: 11152283
    Abstract: Systems and devices for cooling servers are provided. In one aspect, a cooling device includes a first axial pump including a body having an impeller, the first axial pump coupled to a first pump housing, the first axial pump housing coupled to a chassis, a rack, a row of racks, or one or more racks of the row of racks that are housing one or more servers. The cooling device also includes an inlet pipe coupled to an inlet of the first pump housing, the inlet pipe supplying cooling fluid to the first axial pump. The cooling device also includes an outlet pipe having an outlet coupled to the first pump housing, the outlet pipe receiving the cooling fluid from the first axial pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
    Inventors: John Franz, Harvey J. Lunsman, Tahir Cader
  • Patent number: 11153989
    Abstract: A burning stop apparatus includes: a detector that detects a gas component generated by burning occurring in an electronic device immersed in a coolant stored in a liquid immersion tank; a first pipe that introduces the gas component in the liquid immersion tank to the detector; a second pipe that returns the gas component introduced to the detector into the liquid immersion tank; and a breaker that cuts off supply of power to the electronic device when a detection value of the detector is higher than a preset first threshold value for concentration of the gas component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Koichi Onodera
  • Patent number: 11153986
    Abstract: Provided is an enclosure for use in a modular storage system, the enclosure comprising a plurality of drive bays, a controller canister, an expansion canister, and a midplane connecting the drive bays to the canisters, wherein the controller canister occupies a greater volume of the enclosure than the expansion canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Ian David Judd