Patents by Inventor Chia-Lian Yen
Chia-Lian 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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Patent number: 11853130Abstract: A linked hinge mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a hinge unit and a passive unit. The hinge unit is connected to the first member and the second member, wherein the first member is adapted to be rotated relative to the second member via the hinge unit. The passive unit is adapted to be moved by the movement of the hinge unit, wherein the passive unit is adapted to be rotated by the movement of the hinge unit in only a portion of the whole rotation range of the hinge unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: WISTRON CORP.Inventors: Kuan-Te Yu, Chia-Lian Yen, Po-Han Huang, Kevin Jang, Chih-Sheng Chou
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Publication number: 20220147112Abstract: A linked hinge mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a hinge unit and a passive unit. The hinge unit is connected to the first member and the second member, wherein the first member is adapted to be rotated relative to the second member via the hinge unit. The passive unit is adapted to be moved by the movement of the hinge unit, wherein the passive unit is adapted to be rotated by the movement of the hinge unit in only a portion of the whole rotation range of the hinge unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2021Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Kuan-Te YU, Chia-Lian YEN, Po-Han HUANG, Kevin JANG, Chih-Sheng CHOU
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Patent number: 9155211Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a slidable display module relative to a host module is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a track portion, a sliding portion, at least one positioning structure and at least one engaging structure. The track portion is disposed on the host module. The sliding portion is connected to the display module and slidably installed inside the track portion, so that the display module is slidably installed on the host module. The at least one positioning structure is disposed on the track portion. The at least one engaging structure is disposed on the sliding portion. The at least one engaging structure engages with the at least one positioning structure when the sliding portion slides to an engaging position relative to the track portion, so as to fix the display module on the host module.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Bo-Yi Li, Chia-Lian Yen, Fang-Ta Chang, Tsai-Yun Sun, Lee-Hua Yu
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Patent number: 8995121Abstract: A docking station for electronic apparatus includes a base, a hinge, a support, and a connector mechanism. The support is pivotally connected to the base through the hinge. The connector mechanism includes an angle transmission mechanism and a connecting module. The angle transmission mechanism is disposed in the base and includes a transmission device and a rotation part. The transmission device connects a pivot of the hinge and the rotation part so that the pivot can drive the rotation part to rotate through the transmission device. The connecting module is fixed on the rotation part and includes a connector exposed out the base through a window of the base. When an electronic apparatus is electrically connected to the connector, the support supports the electronic apparatus. Therefore, a user can adjust the support and the connector simultaneously, which reduces the time for connecting the electronic apparatus onto the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chia-Lian Yen
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Patent number: 8976522Abstract: A docking device for connection to a touch display device is provided. The docking device includes a docking body, a pivot unit and a frame. The pivot unit is connected to the docking body. The frame is connected to the pivot unit and pivoted relative to the docking body, wherein the touch display device is detachably disposed on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventors: Chia-Lian Yen, Hua-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 8896558Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base includes a first area and a second area. The display module includes a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly includes a rod element disposed at least in the second area and a sleeve sliding element connected with the connect end and moved along the rod element.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Shang-Mao Lee, Chun-Chien Chen, Hung-Chih Chen, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chia-Lian Yen
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Patent number: 8861212Abstract: A portable computer device and a screw rod device are provided. The portable computer device includes a computer body, a display, a support member and a screw rod structure. The support member is rotatably connected to the computer body and the display respectively. The screw rod structure is disposed in the computer body, and includes a fixing base, a free gear, a screw rod, a transmission gear and a driving gear. The fixing base has an accommodating portion and a connecting portion, and is connected to the display through the connecting portion. The free gear is disposed in the accommodating portion and screwed to the screw rod. The driving gear drives the free gear through the transmission gear, so that the free gear moves along an axial direction of the screw rod, thereby pushing the fixing base to adjust an included angle between the display and the computer body.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Bo-Yi Li, Chia-lian Yen
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Publication number: 20130312549Abstract: A portable computer device and a screw rod device are provided. The portable computer device includes a computer body, a display, a support member and a screw rod structure. The support member is rotatably connected to the computer body and the display respectively. The screw rod structure is disposed in the computer body, and includes a fixing base, a free gear, a screw rod, a transmission gear and a driving gear. The fixing base has an accommodating portion and a connecting portion, and is connected to the display through the connecting portion. The free gear is disposed in the accommodating portion and screwed to the screw rod. The driving gear drives the free gear through the transmission gear, so that the free gear moves along an axial direction of the screw rod, thereby pushing the fixing base to adjust an included angle between the display and the computer body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Bo-Yi Li, Chia-Lian Yen
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Publication number: 20130294022Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a slidable display module relative to a host module is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a track portion, a sliding portion, at least one positioning structure and at least one engaging structure. The track portion is disposed on the host module. The sliding portion is connected to the display module and slidably installed inside the track portion, so that the display module is slidably installed on the host module. The at least one positioning structure is disposed on the track portion. The at least one engaging structure is disposed on the sliding portion. The at least one engaging structure engages with the at least one positioning structure when the sliding portion slides to an engaging position relative to the track portion, so as to fix the display module on the host module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: Bo-Yi Li, Chia-Lian Yen, Fang-Ta Chang, Tsai-Yun Sun, Lee-Hua Yu
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Patent number: 8529299Abstract: A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a first connection component and a second connection component. The first connection component includes two groups of contact pins and the second connection component includes two groups of corresponding pins. The two groups of contact pins are arranged in an opposite order and the two groups of corresponding pins are also arranged in an opposite order.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Fang-Ta Chang, Chia-Lian Yen
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Patent number: 8520374Abstract: An electronic device includes a first board structure, a second board structure and a pivoting mechanism. A fixing hole is formed on the first board structure. Two ends of the pivoting mechanism respectively pivot to the first board structure and the second board structure. The electronic device further includes a fixing mechanism installed on the pivoting mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a base fixed inside the pivoting mechanism, a pin disposed on the base in a slidable manner for inserting into the fixing hole on the first board structure so as to constrain rotation of the first board structure relative to the pivoting mechanism, and a latch disposed on the base in a slidable manner and contacting against the pin for sliding the pin relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Tung-Hsien Lin, Chia-Lian Yen, Tsai-Yun Sun
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Publication number: 20130178111Abstract: A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a first connection component and a second connection component. The first connection component includes two groups of contact pins and the second connection component includes two groups of corresponding pins. The two groups of contact pins are arranged in an opposite order and the two groups of corresponding pins are also arranged in an opposite order.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Fang-Ta CHANG, Chia-Lian YEN
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Publication number: 20130176673Abstract: A docking device for connection to a touch display device is provided. The docking device includes a docking body, a pivot unit and a frame. The pivot unit is connected to the docking body. The frame is connected to the pivot unit and pivoted relative to the docking body, wherein the touch display device is detachably disposed on the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: WISTRON CORP.Inventors: Chia-Lian Yen, Hua-Chung Tseng
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Publication number: 20130170131Abstract: A docking station for electronic apparatus includes a base, a hinge, a support, and a connector mechanism. The support is pivotally connected to the base through the hinge. The connector mechanism includes an angle transmission mechanism and a connecting module. The angle transmission mechanism is disposed in the base and includes a transmission device and a rotation part. The transmission device connects a pivot of the hinge and the rotation part so that the pivot can drive the rotation part to rotate through the transmission device. The connecting module is fixed on the rotation part and includes a connector exposed out the base through a window of the base. When an electronic apparatus is electrically connected to the connector, the support supports the electronic apparatus. Therefore, a user can adjust the support and the connector simultaneously, which reduces the time for connecting the electronic apparatus onto the docking station.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Chia-Lian Yen
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Patent number: 8465304Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a base and a casing. An opening is formed on a side of the base and the casing. The connector mechanism further includes a circuit terminal installed on the base, and a sliding socket connected to the base in a slidable manner and disposed on a side of the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a contacting terminal installed on the sliding socket for contacting with the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a sliding cover pivoted to the sliding socket, and at least one resilient component. The resilient component drives the sliding cover to separate from the sliding socket when the sliding socket slides to a position relative to the base where the casing does not constrain the sliding cover so as to generate a distance between the sliding cover and the sliding socket greater than a height of the opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chia-Lian Yen
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Publication number: 20130127730Abstract: A portable computer comprises a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base comprises a first area and a second area. The display module comprises a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly comprises a rod element disposed at least in the second area and a sleeve sliding element connected with the connect end and moved along the rod element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Shang-Mao Lee, Chun-Chien Chen, Hung-Chih Chen, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chia-Lian Yen
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Publication number: 20120243164Abstract: An electronic device includes a first board structure, a second board structure and a pivoting mechanism. A fixing hole is formed on the first board structure. Two ends of the pivoting mechanism respectively pivot to the first board structure and the second board structure. The electronic device further includes a fixing mechanism installed on the pivoting mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes a base fixed inside the pivoting mechanism, a pin disposed on the base in a slidable manner for inserting into the fixing hole on the first board structure so as to constrain rotation of the first board structure relative to the pivoting mechanism, and a latch disposed on the base in a slidable manner and contacting against the pin for sliding the pin relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventors: Tung-Hsien Lin, Chia-Lian Yen, Tsai-Yun Sun
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Publication number: 20120052704Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a base and a casing. An opening is formed on a side of the base and the casing. The connector mechanism further includes a circuit terminal installed on the base, and a sliding socket connected to the base in a slidable manner and disposed on a side of the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a contacting terminal installed on the sliding socket for contacting with the circuit terminal. The connector mechanism further includes a sliding cover pivoted to the sliding socket, and at least one resilient component. The resilient component drives the sliding cover to separate from the sliding socket when the sliding socket slides to a position relative to the base where the casing does not constrain the sliding cover so as to generate a distance between the sliding cover and the sliding socket greater than a height of the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventor: Chia-Lian Yen
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Patent number: 6711004Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus for selectively operating in normal mode and tablet mode includes a trigger device that generates a signal and a trigger value after being activated; a processing center that, in response to the signal, retrieves from the portable electronic apparatus a normal value corresponding to normal mode, and compares the normal value and the trigger value to obtain a comparison result; and an executing unit that, according to the comparison result, selectively executes normal mode and tablet mode.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chia-Lian Yen, Tsao-Yu Lee, Hua-Chung Tseng, Chang-Long Hsu, Chu-Hsian Chian
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Publication number: 20030210513Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus for selectively operating in normal mode and tablet mode includes a trigger device that generates a signal and a trigger value after being activated; a processing center that, in response to the signal, retrieves from the portable electronic apparatus a normal value corresponding to normal mode, and compares the normal value and the trigger value to obtain a comparison result; and an executing unit that, according to the comparison result, selectively executes normal mode and tablet mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chia-Lian Yen, Tsao-Yu Lee, Hua-Chung Tseng, Chang-Long Hsu, Chu-Hsian Chian