Patents by Inventor Chih-Min Su

Chih-Min Su 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).

  • Patent number: 10788867
    Abstract: A handle for a computer component, such as a motherboard, of an information handling system may have an adjustable size. By allowing the handle to change size, the advantages of a large handle, such as easy handling and reduced damage to nearby components, are gained, and the advantages of a small handle, such as reduced size and improved airflow, are gained. The handle may be affixed to a computer component by any fastener such as a screw, pin, clip, or plastic connector. The handle may change size by increasing in height from a collapsed position to an expanded position, or change size by decreasing in height from an expanded position to a collapsed position. The handle may be moved into the expanded position for handling during assembly or repairs of a computer system, and then moved in to the collapsed position for normal operation of the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Ling Chen Chang, Chih Min Su
  • Patent number: 10215439
    Abstract: An information handling system includes first processing resources, e.g., GPGPU expansion cards, in a first thermal region of the system and second processing resources, e.g., one or more CPUs, in a second thermal region. The system may be configured to perform operations including determining a loading profile of the system. The loading profile indicates power consumption information for each of the thermal regions. One or more thermal fans may be configured in accordance with a fan configuration associated with the loading profile. The fan configuration defines a fan speed and airflow direction for one or more thermal fans and determines, in accordance with the fan speed and airflow direction of each thermal fan, a rotational angle of one or more rotatable airflow guides. The rotational angle of a rotatable airflow guide influences thermal fan airflow provided to one or more of the thermal regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Lin, Yenlin Wang, Chih Min Su, Chun Chin Wen, Hsiang Jung Chin
  • Patent number: 10212837
    Abstract: A divider for a bay of a blade server chassis includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of flex tabs, and a rail. The posts are located along a first side of the divider, and are configured to be inserted within respective holes in a first panel of the bay of the blade server chassis. The flex tabs are located along a second side of the divider, and are placed in physical communication with a second panel of the bay. The flex tabs are configured compress within the divider and away from the second panel to enable the posts to be inserted in the holes of the first panel, the second side of the divider being opposite to the first side of the divider. The rail is located along a third side of the divider, and is configured to guide a blade server within the bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Liang-Chun Ma, Kuo-Chih Lin, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20180356112
    Abstract: An information handling system includes first processing resources, e.g., GPGPU expansion cards, in a first thermal region of the system and second processing resources, e.g., one or more CPUs, in a second thermal region. The system may be configured to perform operations including determining a loading profile of the system. The loading profile indicates power consumption information for each of the thermal regions. One or more thermal fans may be configured in accordance with a fan configuration associated with the loading profile. The fan configuration defines a fan speed and airflow direction for one or more thermal fans and determines, in accordance with the fan speed and airflow direction of each thermal fan, a rotational angle of one or more rotatable airflow guides. The rotational angle of a rotatable airflow guide influences thermal fan airflow provided to one or more of the thermal regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng LIN, Yenlin WANG, Chih Min SU, Chun Chin WEN, Hsiang Jung CHIN
  • Publication number: 20170293327
    Abstract: A handle for a computer component, such as a motherboard, of an information handling system may have an adjustable size. By allowing the handle to change size, the advantages of a large handle, such as easy handling and reduced damage to nearby components, are gained, and the advantages of a small handle, such as reduced size and improved airflow, are gained. The handle may be affixed to a computer component by any fastener such as a screw, pin, clip, or plastic connector. The handle may change size by increasing in height from a collapsed position to an expanded position, or change size by decreasing in height from an expanded position to a collapsed position. The handle may be moved into the expanded position for handling during assembly or repairs of a computer system, and then moved in to the collapsed position for normal operation of the computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Ling Chen Chang, Chih Min Su
  • Patent number: 9723750
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for ensuring proper heat sink installation in an information handling system are disclosed. The information handling system may include a first receiving mechanism configured to receive a first component and to be coupled with a first heat sink for cooling the first component. The information handling system may further include a second receiving mechanism configured to receive a second component and to be interchangeably coupled with one of the first heat sink and a second heat sink for cooling the second component. The information handling system may further include a bracket associated with the first receiving mechanism, the bracket having a key configured to allow the first receiving mechanism to be coupled with the first heat sink and to prevent the first receiving mechanism from being coupled with the second heat sink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Hsu-Chu Wang, Chih Min Su
  • Patent number: 9521778
    Abstract: An air baffle for directing air within an information handling system is disclosed. The air baffle includes an open region configured to permit passage of an airflow, a closed region configured to obstruct passage of the airflow, and a variable region between the open region and the closed region. The air baffle further includes an adjustable tab configured to obstruct passage of the airflow. The variable region is configured to permit and obstruct passage of the airflow based on a position of the adjustable tab with respect to the variable region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Yen-Lin Wang, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20160262286
    Abstract: An air baffle for directing air within an information handling system is disclosed. The air baffle includes an open region configured to permit passage of an airflow, a closed region configured to obstruct passage of the airflow, and a variable region between the open region and the closed region. The air baffle further includes an adjustable tab configured to obstruct passage of the airflow. The variable region is configured to permit and obstruct passage of the airflow based on a position of the adjustable tab with respect to the variable region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Yen-Lin Wang, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20160262285
    Abstract: Systems and apparatuses for ensuring proper heat sink installation in an information handling system are disclosed. The information handling system may include a first receiving mechanism configured to receive a first component and to be coupled with a first heat sink for cooling the first component. The information handling system may further include a second receiving mechanism configured to receive a second component and to be interchangeably coupled with one of the first heat sink and a second heat sink for cooling the second component. The information handling system may further include a bracket associated with the first receiving mechanism, the bracket having a key configured to allow the first receiving mechanism to be coupled with the first heat sink and to prevent the first receiving mechanism from being coupled with the second heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Kuang Hsi Lin, Hsu-Chu Wang, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20160014925
    Abstract: A divider for a bay of a blade server chassis includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of flex tabs, and a rail. The posts are located along a first side of the divider, and are configured to be inserted within respective holes in a first panel of the bay of the blade server chassis. The flex tabs are located along a second side of the divider, and are placed in physical communication with a second panel of the bay. The flex tabs are configured compress within the divider and away from the second panel to enable the posts to be inserted in the holes of the first panel, the second side of the divider being opposite to the first side of the divider. The rail is located along a third side of the divider, and is configured to guide a blade server within the bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Liang-Chu Ma, Kuo-Chih Lin, Chih Min Su
  • Patent number: 9167716
    Abstract: A divider for a bay of a blade server chassis includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of flex tabs, and a rail. The posts are located along a first side of the divider, and are configured to be inserted within respective holes in a first panel of the bay of the blade server chassis. The flex tabs are located along a second side of the divider, and are placed in physical communication with a second panel of the bay. The flex tabs are configured compress within the divider and away from the second panel to enable the posts to be inserted within in the holes of the first panel, the second side of the divider being opposite to the first side of the divider. The rail is located along a third side of the divider, and is configured to guide a blade server within the bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Liang-Chun Ma, Kuo-Chih Lin, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20150173235
    Abstract: A divider for a bay of a blade server chassis includes a plurality of posts, a plurality of flex tabs, and a rail. The posts are located along a first side of the divider, and are configured to be inserted within respective holes in a first panel of the bay of the blade server chassis. The flex tabs are located along a second side of the divider, and are placed in physical communication with a second panel of the bay. The flex tabs are configured compress within the divider and away from the second panel to enable the posts to be inserted within in the holes of the first panel, the second side of the divider being opposite to the first side of the divider. The rail is located along a third side of the divider, and is configured to guide a blade server within the bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Applicant: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Liang-Chun Ma, Kuo-Chih Lin, Chih Min Su
  • Publication number: 20100017628
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an information handling system may include a motherboard including a processor and memory coupled to the processor; one or more power supply units configured to provide power to the motherboard; and a connection system configured to deliver voltage from the one or more power supply units to the motherboard in both: (a) a first configuration including a single power supply unit providing power to the motherboard; and (b) a second configuration including multiple power supply units providing power to the motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Yu-Lin Chen, Chien Hua Pan, Chih Min Su, Chih Nan Lin
  • Patent number: 7602605
    Abstract: A case for an information handling system, the case comprising a front bezel, a side panel, a lock mounted in the front bezel and operable to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case, a latch mounted within the case operable to restrict removal of the side panel from the case, and a link connecting the lock and the latch such that operation of the lock to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case also restricts removal of the side panel from the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Chih Min Su, Chien Chou Pan, Chien Hua Pan, Yu-Lin Chen
  • Publication number: 20090097210
    Abstract: A case for an information handling system, the case comprising a front bezel, a side panel, a lock mounted in the front bezel and operable to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case, a latch mounted within the case operable to restrict removal of the side panel from the case, and a link connecting the lock and the latch such that operation of the lock to restrict removal of the front bezel from the case also restricts removal of the side panel from the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Chih Min Su, Chien Chou Pan, Chien Hua Pan, Yu-Lin Chen
  • Patent number: 6906927
    Abstract: A computer case having a pull bar structure for removing a front panel has a pull bar slidably mounted on the bottom wall of the case. The front wall of the case is provided with a front panel. To remove or to mount the front panel, only one side panel has to be taken off first. The pull bar is then pulled so as to decouple a bulged fixing dot on a pressing end thereof with a fixing hole on a fixing member of the front panel. A computer case having a pull bar structure therefore simplifies the process of removing the front panel and saves a significant amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Tatung Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Min Su
  • Publication number: 20040240186
    Abstract: A computer case having a pull bar structure for removing a front panel has a pull bar slidably mounted on the bottom wall of the case. The front wall of the case is provided with a front panel. To remove or to mount the front panel, only one side panel has to be taken off first. The pull bar is then pulled so as to decouple a bulged fixing dot on a pressing end thereof with a fixing hole on a fixing member of the front panel. A computer case having a pull bar structure therefore simplifies the process of removing the front panel and saves a significant amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: Tatung Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Min Su