Patents by Inventor Cheng-Nan Ling

Cheng-Nan Ling 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: 20190317552
    Abstract: A laptop computer includes a host, a hinge mechanism, and a display. The host includes a housing having a bottom surface, a raising mechanism disposed in the housing, and a pad connected to the raising mechanism, and adjacent to the bottom surface. The hinge mechanism is connected to the host and includes a first shaft connected to the raising mechanism. The display is affixed to the rotation element. When the display is rotated about the host, the first shaft drives the raising mechanism to change the distance between the top of the pad and the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Yan-Fong CHENG, Cheng-Nan LING, Yi-Ta HUANG, Pao-Min HUANG
  • Patent number: 10431937
    Abstract: An electric connector suited for an electronic device is provided. The electric connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and an electrical connecting member. The body is suited to be disposed in the electronic device and has at least one receiving area located on at least one of a top portion and a bottom portion of an exterior of the body. The terminals are disposed in the body, and an external electric connector is suited to be butted to the body along a first axis to be electrically connected to the terminals. One end of the electrical connecting member is located at the receiving area to be electrically connected to the terminals, and another end of the electrical connecting member extends out of the receiving area along a second axis to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The first axis is different from the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Pao-Min Huang, Yan-Fong Cheng, Yi-Ta Huang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Neng Liao
  • Publication number: 20190171255
    Abstract: A hinge module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that the hinge module is connected therebetween, and the first and the second bodies are rotated to be folded or unfolded through the hinge module. The hinge module includes a guiding member, a first rail, a rotating shaft, and a linking member. The rotating shaft disposed at the first body in a rotatable and penetrating manner. The linking member is linked between the rotating shaft and the guiding member. The first and the second bodies are rotated relatively to each other via the guiding member and the first rail, and the guiding member drives the linking member to rotate the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: Acer Incorporated, Sinher Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Yan-Fong Cheng, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Pao-Min Huang, Ting-Hung Su, Yung-Chang Chiang, Shin-Pin Yang, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20180356862
    Abstract: A housing structure including a first part, a second part, and a film is provided. The second part is combined to the first part by injection molding, and a seam exists between the first part and the second part. The film is attached onto the first part and the second part to shield the seam. A manufacturing method of the housing structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chi-Hung Lai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Kai-Teng Cheng, Pin-Chueh Lin, Wu-Chen Lee, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Publication number: 20180279494
    Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic device including a transparent housing and an opaque film is provided. The transparent housing has an inner surface and an outer surface opposite to each other, and the transparent housing has at least one opening connecting the inner and the outer surfaces. The opaque film is attached to the inner surface by vacuuming and discharging air out of the opaque film and the transparent housing through the opening. The opaque film is visually exposed via the transparent housing. A manufacturing method of the housing structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Ching-Piao Kuan, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Patent number: 9999142
    Abstract: A housing structure of an electronic device including a housing, a silicone rubber, and an assembling member is provided. The housing is metal and has an inner surface and an outer surface. The silicone rubber is disposed on the outer surface, and an edge of the silicone rubber is extended to the inner surface. The assembling member is disposed at the inner surface, such that the edge of the silicone rubber is clamped between the inner surface and the assembling member. A manufacturing method of the housing structure is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Ching-Piao Kuan, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Patent number: 9748720
    Abstract: A transmission shaft set including a plurality of transmission shaft structures is disclosed. Each transmission shaft structure includes a metal pin connecting shaft and a base. The metal pin connecting shaft includes an arc part, a fastening block, a plurality of electrically connecting parts and a plurality of electrically connecting metal pins. The plurality of electrically connecting parts are located on the arc part. The plurality of electrically connecting metal pins are located in the fastening block and electrically connected to the plurality of electrically connecting parts. The base is fastened to the metal pin connecting shaft and includes a fastening groove, at least one fastening part and at least one column. The fastening groove is used for fastening the fastening block. The fastening part is located near the fastening groove. The column is located near the fastening groove and the fastening part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Yu-Shih Wang, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen
  • Patent number: 9541953
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first electronic device and a second electronic device is provided. The first electronic device has a first body and a first terminal set disposed in a recess of the first body. The second electronic device has a second body and a second terminal set disposed on the second body in a protruding manner. The first body and the second body are assembled together only by inserting and locking the second terminal set in the recess. Moreover, the first terminal set and the second terminal set are in contact with each other in the recess, such that the first and the second electronic devices are electrically connected to each other via the first terminal set and the second terminal set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Mu Chang, Chun-I Chen, Yu-Shih Wang
  • Patent number: 9535466
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Yan-Lin Kuo, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chun-I Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Yu-Shih Wang, Chen-Chih Hou
  • Patent number: 9516785
    Abstract: The electronic portable device of the invention includes a housing, a lifting mechanism, a controlling unit, and a heat dissipation fan. The housing includes an opening. The lifting mechanism is movably disposed in the housing and corresponds to the opening. The lifting mechanism is configured to move toward or away from the opening. The control unit is coupled to the lifting mechanism and configured to control the lifting mechanism to move toward or away from the opening. The heat dissipation fan is disposed on the lifting mechanism and corresponds to the opening. When the lifting mechanism moves towards the opening, the heat dissipation fan is lifted toward the opening by the lifting mechanism, and is protruded from an outer surface of the housing through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Publication number: 20160330864
    Abstract: The electronic portable device of the invention includes a housing, a lifting mechanism, a controlling unit, and a heat dissipation fan. The housing includes an opening The lifting mechanism is movably disposed in the housing and corresponds to the opening. The lifting mechanism is configured to move toward or away from the opening. The control unit is coupled to the lifting mechanism and configured to control the lifting mechanism to move toward or away from the opening. The heat dissipation fan is disposed on the lifting mechanism and corresponds to the opening. When the lifting mechanism moves towards the opening, the heat dissipation fan is lifted toward the opening by the lifting mechanism, and is protruded from an outer surface of the housing through the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Publication number: 20160306385
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first electronic device and a second electronic device is provided. The first electronic device has a first body and a first terminal set disposed in a recess of the first body. The second electronic device has a second body and a second terminal set disposed on the second body in a protruding manner. The first body and the second body are assembled together only by inserting and locking the second terminal set in the recess. Moreover, the first terminal set and the second terminal set are in contact with each other in the recess, such that the first and the second electronic devices are electrically connected to each other via the first terminal set and the second terminal set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Mu Chang, Chun-I Chen, Yu-Shih Wang
  • Patent number: 9471111
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes first torsion shafts, a first torsion sleeve, second torsion shafts, a second torsion sleeve, a first fixing assembly, a second fixing assembly and a third fixing assembly. The first torsion sleeve is sleeved on the first torsion shafts to link the first torsion shafts. The second torsion sleeve is sleeved on the second torsion shafts to link the second torsion shafts. The first and the second torsion sleeves interfere with each other, so the adjacent first and second torsion shafts drive each other to move. The first fixing assembly is engaged with the adjacent first and second torsion shafts respectively. The second fixing assembly is engaged with the first torsion shaft away from the second torsion shafts. The third fixing assembly is engaged with the second torsion shaft away from the first torsion shafts. The first, second and third torsion shafts interfere with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20160266616
    Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Mu Chang, Yan-Lin Kuo, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chun-I Chen, Hsien-Wei Chen, Yu-Shih Wang, Chen-Chih Hou
  • Patent number: 9423837
    Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus includes a base, two linkage assemblies disposed on two sides of the base, and a first component and a second component pivoted respectively on the base. Each linkage assembly includes a lever and a dual axis rotating module combined between a first end and a second end of the lever, and each dual axis rotating module disposes on the side of the base. The lever rotates along the side of the base and along a first plane being substantially perpendicular to the side relative to the base by the dual axis rotating module. During the first component rotates relative to the base from an open state to a close state, the first end of each lever is pushed to rotate along the first plane, and the second component is clipped by the second end of each lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Inc.
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20160224072
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes first torsion shafts, a first torsion sleeve, second torsion shafts, a second torsion sleeve, a first fixing assembly, a second fixing assembly and a third fixing assembly. The first torsion sleeve is sleeved on the first torsion shafts to link the first torsion shafts. The second torsion sleeve is sleeved on the second torsion shafts to link the second torsion shafts. The first and the second torsion sleeves interfere with each other, so the adjacent first and second torsion shafts drive each other to move. The first fixing assembly is engaged with the adjacent first and second torsion shafts respectively. The second fixing assembly is engaged with the first torsion shaft away from the second torsion shafts. The third fixing assembly is engaged with the second torsion shaft away from the first torsion shafts. The first, second and third torsion shafts interfere with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20160202736
    Abstract: A hinge device with a plurality of hinge main bodies and a plurality of connecting parts is disclosed. Each hinge main body aligns along a first direction and has two connecting shafts and a connecting portion. The two ends of the connecting portion connect to the two connecting shafts. Each connecting part is located between the hinge main bodies and respectively connected to the connecting shafts of different hinge main bodies such that each hinge main body can turn to multiple angles relative to each connecting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20160187936
    Abstract: A bearing structure is applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes a first operation part and a second operation part. The bearing structure includes a first fastening end, a second fastening end, and a plurality of concatenation units. The first fastening end is fastened to the first operation part. The second fastening end is fastened to the second operation part. Each of the concatenation units includes a fastening clip and a fastening axis, one of the concatenation units is fastened to the first fastening end, and another concatenation unit is fastened to the second fastening end. The fastening clip of any one of the concatenation units is fastened to the fastening axis of another neighboring concatenation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Hsien-Wei Chen, Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chun-I Chen
  • Publication number: 20160104991
    Abstract: A transmission shaft set including a plurality of transmission shaft structures is disclosed. Each transmission shaft structure includes a metal pin connecting shaft and a base. The metal pin connecting shaft includes an arc part, a fastening block, a plurality of electrically connecting parts and a plurality of electrically connecting metal pins. The plurality of electrically connecting parts are located on the arc part. The plurality of electrically connecting metal pins are located in the fastening block and electrically connected to the plurality of electrically connecting parts. The base is fastened to the metal pin connecting shaft and includes a fastening groove, at least one fastening part and at least one column. The fastening groove is used for fastening the fastening block. The fastening part is located near the fastening groove. The column is located near the fastening groove and the fastening part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Yu-Shih Wang, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen
  • Patent number: 9240294
    Abstract: A touch pad module includes a circuit board and a trigger element. The circuit board includes a recessed area. The trigger element is disposed on the circuit board and covers the recessed area. When the trigger element deforms by an external force, at least a part of the trigger element is located in the recessed area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chia-Chieh Liu, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Hsien-Wei Chen, Chun-I Chen, Yi-Ta Huang