Patents by Inventor Chen-Lu Fan

Chen-Lu 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).

  • Publication number: 20080130218
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), and a bracket (30) secured in the chassis. The bracket includes a holding portion (32) configured for receiving at least one disk drive therein and an expansion portion (34) configured for securing a PCI card (40) thereon. The expansion portion is integrally formed on an outside of the holding portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080117587
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a disk drive bracket (10) and a chassis (20). The disk drive bracket includes a bottom wall (12), at least a fixing hole (121) is defined in the bottom wall of the disk drive bracket, a plurality of parallel slideways (123) extend from the bottom wall of the disk drive bracket; the chassis includes a bottom panel (22) supporting the bottom wall of the disk drive bracket, at least a standoff (221) engaging into the fixing hole of the disk drive bracket extends upwardly from the bottom panel, a plurality of parallel guideways (223) are formed on the bottom panel of the chassis for engaging with the slideways of the disk drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2006
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080100994
    Abstract: A bracket assembly includes a first expansion card (30), a second expansion card (26), a riser card (20) for horizontally receiving the second expansion card, and a retaining bracket (10) configured for securing to a computer chassis which provides connectors for the first expansion card and the riser card. The first expansion card has a first slot cover (31) at a front side thereof. The second expansion card has a second slot cover (21) at a front side thereof. The retaining bracket has a rectangular receiving wall (11). A bottom wall (14) and at least one side wall (12) extend perpendicularly from a periphery of the receiving wall. The receiving wall defines a first slot (111) and a second slot (112). The first slot and the second slot respectively receive the first slot cover and the second slot cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7342191
    Abstract: A button assembly includes a panel (10), an indicating lamp (30) and a button member (20). The panel defines a through hole (15) with supporting collar. The button member defines a securing hole (28) corresponding to the through hole. The securing hole is aligned with the through hole with the supporting collar connecting therethrough, and the indicating lamp is positioned in the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh Yang, Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20080055876
    Abstract: A riser card assembly includes a bracket with a riser card secured therein, a handle, and a sliding mechanism. At least one expansion card is connected with the riser card and received in the bracket. The sliding mechanism slidably secures the handle to the bracket. The sliding mechanism includes at least one guiding pin formed on one of the handle and the bracket, and at least one slot receiving the guiding pin sliding therein defined in the other of the handle and the bracket. The at least one guiding pin slides in the at least one slot between a first position where the handle is in a retracted state to be together with the bracket, and a second position where the handle is in an extended state to be away from the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 7338019
    Abstract: An adjusting assembly for adjustably connecting a monitor (50) to a base (60), includes a first rotate assembly (10) connected with the base, a second rotate assembly (20) connected with the monitor, a support arm (30) connected with the first rotate assembly and the second rotate assembly, and a pair of transmission straps (80). The transmission straps alter the rotation of the first rotate assembly in one direction to the rotation of the second assembly in an opposite direction. The first rotate assembly generates a first torsional moment. The monitor generates a first gravity moment opposite to the first torsional moment. When the monitor rotates relative to the support arm, the first rotate assembly generates a second torsional moment to counteract a second gravity moment of the monitor relative to the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alvin (Chien-Chung) Liu, Chen Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7336479
    Abstract: A monitor adjusting apparatus include a monitor (10), a base (20) and an adjusting device (30). The adjusting device includes a first pivot assembly (40) connected with the monitor, a second pivot assembly (50) connected with the base, and a connecting assembly (70) mounted between the first pivot assembly and the second pivot assembly. The first pivot assembly generates a friction moment. The monitor generates a first gravity moment opposite to the friction moment. The second pivot assembly generates a twist moment. The monitor and the connecting assembly generate a second gravity moment opposite to the twist moment. The monitor stays at any obliquity under a balance of the friction moment and the first gravity moment, and stays at any height under a balance of the twist moment and the second gravity moment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Alive (Chien-Chung) Liu, Chen Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7327585
    Abstract: A data storage device carrier includes a case and an assembly mounted on the case. One side of the case defines a hole. The assembly includes a cover and a shield secured on the cover. The shield includes an elastic piece with a protrusion formed thereon configured to insert in the hole of the case to secure the assembly onto the case. The cover includes a teeterboard-type actuating member with a middle portion of the actuating member connected to the cover. An inner portion of the actuating member is connected with the elastic piece, and an outer portion of the actuating member forms an operating portion thereon configured to move the inner portion of the actuating member in a direction to drive the protrusion of the elastic piece to withdraw from the hole by operation of the operating portion in an opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20080019091
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a first cage (10) and a second cage (20). The first cage includes a plurality of damping members (30). Each of the damping members has a rotatable portion (32). The rotatable portions are rotatable relative to the first cage about rotational axes thereof. The second cage is capable of sliding into the first cage in a sliding direction, and contacting with the rotatable portions of the damping members. The rotational axes of the rotatable portions of the damping members are generally perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, CHIEH YANG, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080017778
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device (50) includes a bracket (30) for receiving the data storage device, a case (10) for receiving the bracket, and at least one gasket (19) attached on the case and extending therein. When the bracket is slid into the case, the at least one gasket abuts against the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, CHIEH YANG
  • Publication number: 20080014093
    Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a chassis having a plurality of opposite receiving tabs thereon, and a plurality of bracket subassemblies slidably mounted to the chassis along the receiving tabs of the chassis. Each bracket subassembly secures a fan therein and includes a bracket having a rear wall and two opposite sidewalls, a positioning member, and a lift-out apparatus attached to the bracket. The lift-out apparatus includes a clasping member fixed to the bracket, a sliding member slidably sandwiched between the sidewall of the bracket and the clasping member, and an elastic member. A locking structure is formed on the sliding member and the sidewall of the bracket. When the locking structure is unlocked, the sliding member is lifted out due to rebounding of the elastic member. The sliding member is then pulled to urge the bracket subassembly to disengage from the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Chieh Yang, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20070297126
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), a front panel (20), and a bezel (30). The chassis has a positioning tab (123) with a pivot hole (125) defined therein. The front panel is fixed on the chassis, and defines an opening (22) adjacent the positioning tab of the chassis. The bezel has a bent portion (32). The bent portion is inserted through the opening of the front panel and pivotably engaged into the pivot hole of the positioning tab of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIEH YANG, CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 7303170
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a cage (20), a front panel (30), and two sliding members (40). The bracket defines two locking openings (122) therein. The cage is slidably attachable to the bracket. The front panel is slidably attachable to the cage, and has a first sliding direction along which the cage slides into the bracket. Two operating poles (36) are formed on the front panel. Two sliding members are slidably disposed in the cage, and have a second sliding direction perpendicular to the first sliding direction. The sliding members are driven by the operating poles of the front panel for engaging into the locking openings of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Chieh Yang, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7301768
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a fan includes a cabinet (30) for receiving a fan (10), a bracket (50) for receiving the cabinet (30) and a lever (60) pivotally mounted on the bracket (50). The cabinet (30) includes a securing tab (36) protruding from therein. The lever (60) includes a blocking portion (63) corresponding to the securing tab (36) of the cabinet (30). Wherein when the lever (60) rotates back, the blocking portion (63) of the lever (60) abuts against the securing tab (36) of the cabinet (30) to secure the cabinet (30) into the bracket (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7301777
    Abstract: A retaining device (10) for retaining expansion cards (20) in a chassis (300) includes a riser card (40), a pair of ejectors (50) and a bracket (100). A motherboard (200) including a connector (210) is attached in the chassis, the connector includes a top wall (211). The ejectors are pivotally attached to the riser card. A pressing portion (55) and a locking portion (57) are formed on two ends of the ejectors respectively. A pair of restraining holes (122) is defined in the bracket. A locking hole (124) is defined beside the restraining hole. The ejectors extend through the restraining holes. The riser card is attached to the bracket and the expansion card is attached to the riser card. When assembly, the riser card is inserted into the connector, the locking portions engage with the locking holes. When the ejectors are rotated inwardly, the pressing portions press against the top wall of the connector and the riser card is lifted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20070221485
    Abstract: A button assembly includes a panel (10), an indicating lamp (30) and a button member (20). The panel defines a through hole (15) with supporting collar. The button member defines a securing hole (28) corresponding to the through hole. The securing hole is aligned with the through hole with the supporting collar connecting therethrough, and the indicating lamp is positioned in the through hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIEH YANG, CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20070205349
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (10), a cage (20), a front panel (30), and two sliding members (40). The bracket defines two locking openings (122) therein. The cage is slidably attachable to the bracket. The front panel is slidably attachable to the cage, and has a first sliding direction along which the cage slides into the bracket. Two operating poles (36) are formed on the front panel. Two sliding members are slidably disposed in the cage, and have a second sliding direction perpendicular to the first sliding direction. The sliding members are driven by the operating poles of the front panel for engaging into the locking openings of the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, CHIEH YANG, LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 7265996
    Abstract: A retaining device (10) for retaining expansion cards (20) in a chassis (300) includes a retaining member (100) and a locking member (200). An upper positioning protrusion (316) and a lower positioning protrusion (318) are formed on a bent plate (312) of the chassis. The locking member is pivotally attached to the bent plate. A pressing portion (216) is formed on an inner side of the locking member and a notch (206) is defined in an outer side of the locking member. A support portion (126) is formed on the retaining member corresponding to the pressing portion. When the upper positioning protrusion is matched with the notch, the retaining member is put into the chassis. The locking member is pressed until the lower positioning protrusion is matched with the notch, and thus the retaining member is secured to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen, Kuo-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: 7261383
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (10), a side panel (20) and a latch device (30) for securing the side panel to the cage. The latch device includes a cap (50) attached to the side panel, an actuator (40), a resilient strip (60), and a coil spring (48). The cap includes an end plate (56) having an aperture (562) and a base (52) defining a pair of grooves (524). The actuator includes a shaft (462) fixing the coil spring therearound and extending through the aperture, and a pair of symmetric clamps (422). The resilient strip includes a free portion (64), with a projection (642) extending therefrom. The strip is attached to the base. The actuator is slidably received in the cap and the clamps slide in the grooves to engage with free portion of the strip. The projection moves upwardly and downwardly to engage with and disengage from the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen, Kuo-Chih Lin
  • Patent number: D552108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chieh Yang, Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen