Patents by Inventor Chia-Hsien YEN
Chia-Hsien YEN 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).
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Publication number: 20240164068Abstract: A power control system of a rack heat-dissipation system, which receives output voltages of a rack power supply and a module power supply, includes a first control module and a second control module operating in parallel. The first control module includes a first switching unit, a first voltage converting unit and a first monitoring unit. The second control module includes a second switching unit, a second voltage converting unit and a second monitoring unit. The first monitoring unit is connected to the rack power supply, the module power supply, the first switching unit and the first voltage converting unit, and the second monitoring unit is connected to the rack power supply, the module power supply, the second switching unit and the second voltage converting unit. The heat dissipation system can be kept in the normal operation even if one of the control modules is failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: YUNG-HUNG HSIAO, CHIA-HSIEN YEN, DA-SHIAN CHEN, HAO-CHIEH CHANG
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Publication number: 20240145132Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the fluoropolymer accounts for 47-62% by volume of the PTC material layer. The fluoropolymer has a melt viscosity higher than 3000 Pa·s.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: CHENG-YU TUNG, CHEN-NAN LIU, Chia-Yuan Lee, HSIU-CHE YEN, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, Yao-Te Chang, FU-HUA CHU
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Publication number: 20240145133Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a first conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a polyolefin-based polymer and a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer has a melt flow index higher than 1.9 g/10 min, and the polyolefin-based polymer and the fluoropolymer together form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). The first conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound dispersed in the polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: CHEN-NAN LIU, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, CHENG-YU TUNG, HSIU-CHE YEN, Chia-Yuan LEE, Yao-Te CHANG, FU-HUA CHU
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Publication number: 20240127988Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 48% to 55%. The conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: HSIU-CHE YEN, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, CHENG-YU TUNG, Chia-Yuan Lee, CHEN-NAN LIU, Yao-Te Chang, FU-HUA CHU
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Publication number: 20240127989Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 33% to 42%.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: CHIA-YUAN LEE, CHENG-YU TUNG, HSIU-CHE YEN, CHEN-NAN LIU, YUNG-HSIEN CHANG, YAO-TE CHANG, FU-HUA CHU
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Patent number: 11750111Abstract: A power supply device, a power supply management module and method are provided. The power supply device includes a power supply management module. The power supply management module includes a first and a second power supply module, a detection unit, and a switching control module. The first power supply module includes a first alternating current input end, a first rectifier circuit, and a first switch unit. A first end of the first switch unit is connected to the first rectifier circuit. The second power supply module includes a second alternating current input end, a second rectifier circuit, and a second switch unit. A third end and a fourth end of the second switch unit are connected to the second rectifier circuit and a second end of the first switch unit, respectively. The switching control module controls the first and the second switch unit according to a detection signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Hao-Chieh Chang, Cheng-Chang Hsiao, Da-Shian Chen
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Patent number: 11682965Abstract: A power supply with lightning protection includes a surge voltage suppression apparatus, an electromagnetic interference control circuit, a surge current bypass apparatus, an active bridge rectifier circuit, a power factor correction circuit, and a DC-to-DC conversion circuit. The surge voltage suppression apparatus is used to increase a tolerance of a surge voltage for the power supply. The electromagnetic interference control circuit is coupled to the surge voltage suppression apparatus. The surge current bypass apparatus is used to increase a tolerance of a surge current for the power supply. The active bridge rectifier circuit is used to rectify an input voltage. The power factor correction circuit is used to adjust the rectified input voltage to provide an adjusted input voltage on a bulk capacitor. The DC-to-DC conversion circuit is used to convert the adjusted input voltage into a DC output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Cheng-Chang Hsiao, Che-Han Li, Yu-Xian Zeng
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Publication number: 20230106008Abstract: A power supply device, a power supply management module and method are provided. The power supply device includes a power supply management module. The power supply management module includes a first and a second power supply module, a detection unit, and a switching control module. The first power supply module includes a first alternating current input end, a first rectifier circuit, and a first switch unit. A first end of the first switch unit is connected to the first rectifier circuit. The second power supply module includes a second alternating current input end, a second rectifier circuit, and a second switch unit. A third end and a fourth end of the second switch unit are connected to the second rectifier circuit and a second end of the first switch unit, respectively. The switching control module controls the first and the second switch unit according to a detection signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Hao-Chieh Chang, Cheng-Chang Hsiao, Da-Shian Chen
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Publication number: 20220407309Abstract: A power supply with lightning protection includes a surge voltage suppression apparatus, an electromagnetic interference control circuit, a surge current bypass apparatus, an active bridge rectifier circuit, a power factor correction circuit, and a DC-to-DC conversion circuit. The surge voltage suppression apparatus is used to increase a tolerance of a surge voltage for the power supply. The electromagnetic interference control circuit is coupled to the surge voltage suppression apparatus. The surge current bypass apparatus is used to increase a tolerance of a surge current for the power supply. The active bridge rectifier circuit is used to rectify an input voltage. The power factor correction circuit is used to adjust the rectified input voltage to provide an adjusted input voltage on a bulk capacitor. The DC-to-DC conversion circuit is used to convert the adjusted input voltage into a DC output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Yung-Hung HSIAO, Chia-Hsien YEN, Cheng-Chang HSIAO, Che-Han LI, Yu-Xian ZENG
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Publication number: 20220231613Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a full-wave rectifying circuit for converting an AC input voltage to a rectified voltage and a controller coupled to the full-wave rectifying circuit. The full-wave rectifying circuit includes a first switching circuit and a second switching circuit. During a general stage, the controller controls the first or second switching circuit to perform an active rectifying operation once an absolute value of the AC input voltage is greater than a lower bound voltage. During an initialization stage, the full-wave rectifying circuit performs a passive rectifying operation to convert the AC input voltage to the rectified voltage, and the controller controls the first or second switching circuit to switch from performing the passive rectifying operation to performing the active rectifying operation once the absolute value of the AC input voltage reaches or exceeds an upper bound voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Yung Hung HSIAO, Chia Hsien YEN, Zih Yuan TONG, Hao Chieh CHANG, Cheng Chang HSIAO
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Publication number: 20220208436Abstract: A power conversion module includes a circuit board and a transformer mounted on the circuit board. The transformer includes a primary winding, a plurality of secondary windings, and a magnetic core assembly. The secondary winding includes a plurality of conductive plates each has a main body, two pins and two intermediate segments. The two pins extends along a first direction and couples to the main body via intermediate segments extending along a second direction; the transformer is electrically connected to the circuit board through the pins; wherein the main body has an opening, and the intermediate segments are positioned at two sides of the opening. The magnetic core assembly includes a middle post, and a coil section of the primary winding and the main bodies of the conductive plates are arranged in a staggered configuration and surround the middle post.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2021Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: YUNG HUNG HSIAO, CHIA HSIEN YEN, CHE HAN LI
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Publication number: 20210218329Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power conversion system. A first boosting circuit of the power conversion system is coupled between a first energy storage element and a second energy storage element. A switching element of the power conversion system is coupled to the first boost circuit in parallel. When the first voltage value is lower than a first preset level, the control circuit turns off the switching element and drives the first booster circuit to maintain a second voltage value according to the first voltage value, so that the power conversion system operates in a first state. When the first voltage value is equal to or larger than the first preset level, the control circuit turns on the switching element and turns off the first boost circuit, so that the power conversion system operates in a second state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2020Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Yung-Hung HSIAO, Chia-Hsien YEN, Da-Shian CHEN, Hao-Chieh CHANG, Cheng-Chang HSIAO
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Patent number: 11063512Abstract: A power conversion system includes a first and a second energy storage element, a first boost circuit, a switching element, a control circuit and a detection circuit. The first boost circuit is coupled between the first and the second energy storage element. The switching element is coupled to the first boost circuit in parallel. When the first voltage value is lower than a first preset level, the control circuit turns off the switching element and drives the first booster circuit to maintain a second voltage value according to the first voltage value, so that the power conversion system operates in a first state. When the first voltage value is equal to or larger than the first preset level, the control circuit turns on the switching element and turns off the first boost circuit, so that the power conversion system operates in a second state.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Da-Shian Chen, Hao-Chieh Chang, Cheng-Chang Hsiao
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Patent number: 10951123Abstract: A power conversion system is provided. The system includes a switch module, a resonant module, a magnetic conversion module, a bobbin and an iron core. The magnetic conversion module includes a primary winding and a PCB winding module. The PCB winding module includes a printed circuit board, a conductive layer disposed on at least one surface of the printed circuit board, and a switch unit disposed on the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO.. LTD.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Lieh-Chung Yin, Cheng-Chang Hsiao, Hao-Te Hsu
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Patent number: 10770981Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a voltage conversion module which includes a front side magneto-sensitive unit, at least one voltage conversion unit, a core group, and a bobbin. The bobbin includes a first accommodating part, a second accommodating part, and a through hole. The first accommodating part is used for accommodating the front side magneto-sensitive unit. The second accommodating part is used for accommodating the at least one voltage conversion unit. The through hole is used for accommodating the core group. The second accommodating part includes first and second openings. The first opening is disposed at one side of the second accommodating part. The second opening is disposed at another side of the second accommodating part. The first and second openings are disposed opposite to each other, and a heat dissipation channel is formed between the first opening, the second opening and the at least one voltage conversion unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Chia-Hsien Yen, Lieh-Chung Yin, Cheng-Chang Hsiao, Hao-Te Hsu
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Publication number: 20180076726Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a voltage conversion module which includes a front side magneto-sensitive unit, at least one voltage conversion unit, a core group, and a bobbin. The bobbin includes a first accommodating part, a second accommodating part, and a through hole. The first accommodating part is used for accommodating the front side magneto-sensitive unit. The second accommodating part is used for accommodating the at least one voltage conversion unit. The through hole is used for accommodating the core group. The second accommodating part includes first and second openings. The first opening is disposed at one side of the second accommodating part. The second opening is disposed at another side of the second accommodating part. The first and second openings are disposed opposite to each other, and a heat dissipation channel is formed between the first opening, the second opening and the at least one voltage conversion unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Yung-Hung HSIAO, Chia-Hsien YEN, Lieh-Chung YIN, Cheng-Chang HSIAO, Hao-Te HSU
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Publication number: 20180069485Abstract: A power conversion system is provided. The system includes a switch module, a resonant module, a magnetic conversion module, a bobbin and an iron core. The magnetic conversion module includes a primary winding and a PCB winding module. The PCB winding module includes a printed circuit board, a conductive layer disposed on at least one surface of the printed circuit board, and a switch unit disposed on the printed circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Yung-Hung HSIAO, Chia-Hsien YEN, Lieh-Chung YIN, Cheng-Chang HSIAO, Hao-Te HSU
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Patent number: 9271420Abstract: A modular power device is used for mounting on a main plate. The modular power device includes a first substrate, a driving module, and a converting module. The first substrate has a first axial direction and a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction. The driving module is located on one side of the first substrate, the converting module is located on the other side of the first substrate, and includes a second substrate parallel to the main plate, wherein two opposite sides of the first substrate are inserted into the main plate and the second substrate. A length of the converting module is equal to that of the first substrate in the first axial direction, and a width of the converting module is smaller than a length of the first substrate in the first axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Ju-Tang Lo, Yen-Ming Chen, Hao-Te Hsu, Pei-Li Chang, Chia-Hsien Yen, Shin-Bin Lin, Yu-Hsuan Wu, Chih-Hang Lee, Huei-Fang Lin, Ping-Yu Chen, Chi-Chang Ho
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Patent number: 9271419Abstract: A modular power device is used for mounting on a main plate. The modular power device includes a first substrate, a driving module, and a converting module. The first substrate having a first axial direction and a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction is inserted into the main plate to make the second axial direction be perpendicular to the main plate. The driving module is located on one side of the first substrate, and the converting module is located on the other side of the first substrate and includes a second substrate, wherein the second substrate is inserted into the main plate. A length of the converting module is substantially equal to that of the first substrate in the first axial direction, and a width of the converting module is smaller than a length of the first substrate in the first axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yung-Hung Hsiao, Ju-Tang Lo, Yen-Ming Chen, Hao-Te Hsu, Pei-Li Chang, Chia-Hsien Yen, Shin-Bin Lin, Yu-Hsuan Wu, Chih-Hang Lee, Huei-Fang Lin, Ping-Yu Chen, Chi-Chang Ho
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Publication number: 20160037670Abstract: A modular power device is used for mounting on a main plate. The modular power device includes a first substrate, a driving module, and a converting module. The first substrate having a first axial direction and a second axial direction perpendicular to the first axial direction is inserted into the main plate to make the second axial direction be perpendicular to the main plate. The driving module is located on one side of the first substrate, and the converting module is located on the other side of the first substrate and includes a second substrate, wherein the second substrate is inserted into the main plate. A length of the converting module is substantially equal to that of the first substrate in the first axial direction, and a width of the converting module is smaller than a length of the first substrate in the first axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Yung-Hung HSIAO, Ju-Tang LO, Yen-Ming CHEN, Hao-Te HSU, Pei-Li CHANG, Chia-Hsien YEN, Shin-Bin LIN, Yu-Hsuan WU, Chih-Hang LEE, Huei-Fang LIN, Ping-Yu CHEN, Chi-Chang HO