Patents by Inventor Chunfu Zhou
Chunfu Zhou 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: 11926015Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetorheological intelligent fixture for grinding, including a container (1), a water bladder (2), a pressure transmitter (4), a water pump (15), a first electromagnet (8), a controller (10), and an elastic telescopic rod. The elastic telescopic rod is disposed at a bottom of the container (1). Each side wall of the container (1) is provided with the water bladder (2). The water bladders (2) are mutually communicated. The water bladders (2) are respectively communicated with the pressure transmitter (14) and the water pump (15) respectively. The water pump (15) is connected to the water tank (6). A workpiece to be clamped is disposed at a top of the elastic telescopic rod. The container (1) is disposed above the first electromagnet (18). The first electromagnet (8), the pressure transmitter (4), and the water pump (15) are all electrically connected to the controller (10).Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Xinsheng He, Lanpeng Zheng, Jiajie Jiang, Chongqiu Zhou, Chunfu Gao, Dongyun Wang, Shiju E
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Patent number: 11161137Abstract: A sprinkler includes a body having an upper portion removably attached to a lower portion. The upper portion includes a nozzle strip and lower nozzle plate. The lower portion includes a hollow body, a locking plate, and a controller connected to the locking plate. The locking plate is configured to move in a lengthwise direction. The locking plate includes a locking plate tab and a locking plate groove. The lower nozzle plate includes a nozzle plate tab. The hollow body comprises a vertical channel configured to accommodate the locking plate tab in a first position. The nozzle plate tab is arranged beneath the locking plate tab in the first position. The locking plate tab is arranged outside the vertical channel in a second position. The controller is configured to move the locking plate to the first position and to the second position to facilitate removal of the upper portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Patent number: 10720540Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar photovoltaic assembly. The solar photovoltaic assembly, according to the invention, includes a solar panel, an input junction box, and an output junction box. The input junction box includes a first diode, a first electric connection body connected to the first diode, and first foils respectively spliced with the first electric connection body. The input junction box is positioned on a side of the second solar panel. The output junction box includes a second diode, a second electric connection body connected to the second diode, and second foils respectively spliced with the second electric connection body. The output second junction box positioned on another side of the solar panel. The input junction box mechanically and electrically connects to a second output junction box on a connecting solar panel using a cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Inventors: Yong Wang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou
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Patent number: 10701870Abstract: A multifunctional hanging-type plant-growing assembly, comprising a supporting system, a planting system and a watering system; the supporting system comprises a bottom frame, at least two stand columns that are fixed on the bottom frame and extend upwards, and hanging hooks disposed on the stand columns; the planting system comprises at least one planting basket and at least one flowerpot placed in the planting basket; the watering system comprises a water storage tank, a water pump matched with the water storage tank, and a water pipe with one end connected to the water outlet of the water pump; the water pump is connected to the power supply through a control switch.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Ningbo Yilin Aguatech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chunfu Zhou
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Publication number: 20200094284Abstract: A sprinkler includes a body having an upper portion removably attached to a lower portion. The upper portion includes a nozzle strip and lower nozzle plate. The lower portion includes a hollow body, a locking plate, and a controller connected to the locking plate. The locking plate is configured to move in a lengthwise direction. The locking plate includes a locking plate tab and a locking plate groove. The lower nozzle plate includes a nozzle plate tab. The hollow body comprises a vertical channel configured to accommodate the locking plate tab in a first position. The nozzle plate tab is arranged beneath the locking plate tab in the first position. The locking plate tab is arranged outside the vertical channel in a second position. The controller is configured to move the locking plate to the first position and to the second position to facilitate removal of the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Publication number: 20200094283Abstract: A sprinkler includes a nozzle assembly attached to an upper portion a the sprinkler. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle strip having nozzles and an angle plate in contact with the nozzle strip. The angle plate includes angle plate grooves and teeth. The nozzles extend through the angle plate grooves. The upper portion includes nozzle openings that correspond to the angle plate grooves. The nozzles extend through the nozzle openings. The angle plate grooves overlap with the nozzle openings to form an adjustable intersection opening. The sprinkler includes a controller having a knob extending outside the sprinkler and teeth positioned inside the sprinkler. The teeth mesh with the teeth of the angle plate. The controller drives the angle plate and an axis of at least one of the plurality of nozzles extending outside the sprinkler varies based on a position of the angle plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
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Publication number: 20180110188Abstract: A multifunctional hanging-type plant-growing assembly, comprising a supporting system, a planting system and a watering system; the supporting system comprises a bottom frame, at least two stand columns that are fixed on the bottom frame and extend upwards, and hanging hooks disposed on the stand columns; the planting system comprises at least one planting basket and at least one flowerpot placed in the planting basket; the watering system comprises a water storage tank, a water pump matched with the water storage tank, and a water pipe with one end connected to the water outlet of the water pump; the water pump is connected to the power supply through a control switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventor: Chunfu Zhou
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Patent number: 8917052Abstract: A solar cell connection module that includes a solar cell, a first junction box, and a second junction box. The solar cell panel includes a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The first junction box includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a first cable electrically connected to the second conductor, and a diode electrically connected between the first and second conductors. The first conductor is electrically connected to the negative electrode and the second conductor is electrically connected to the positive electrode so that the diode is electrically connected in parallel with the solar cell panel. The second junction box includes a conductor piece electrically connecting to the negative electrode and a second cable electrically connected to the conductor piece.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Inventors: Zhenhua Zhang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Feng Wang, Yong Wang
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Patent number: 8907230Abstract: The invention discloses a solar photovoltaic junction box assembly having a housing having a housing body and a housing cover, a cable extending into the housing body and joined to the housing body, and an electrical connector disposed in the housing body and including at least a metal piece electrically connected to a solar cell and a terminal electrically connected to the cable, wherein a chamber for filling gel therein is formed between the terminal and the joint of the cable with the housing body. A part of the cable extending into the housing is fixed to and sealed in the housing by filling gel in the chamber, and first and second over-molded structures can further prevent the cable from being loosened relative to the housing of the junction box, and further prevent water from entering into the housing of the junction box.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.Inventors: Xiaoqun Chen, Lintao Hu, Qingtai Ma, Feng Wang, Chunfu Zhou
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Publication number: 20130072039Abstract: A solar cell connection module that includes a solar cell, a first junction box, and a second junction box. The solar cell panel includes a negative electrode and a positive electrode. The first junction box includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a first cable electrically connected to the second conductor, and a diode electrically connected between the first and second conductors. The first conductor is electrically connected to the negative electrode and the second conductor is electrically connected to the positive electrode so that the diode is electrically connected in parallel with the solar cell panel. The second junction box includes a conductor piece electrically connecting to the negative electrode and a second cable electrically connected to the conductor piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventors: Zhenhua Zhang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Feng Wang, Yong Wang
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Publication number: 20120103396Abstract: An electric connection system connecting adjacent BIPV glass panels and frames in a solar curtain wall. The electric connection system includes a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a third electrical connector. The first electric connector is connected to an electrical component positioned in each of the adjacent BIPV glass panels, while the second electric connector is positioned in the frame and configured to mate with the first electric connector. The third electric connector electrically connects adjacent second electric connectors in adjacent frames with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Lintao Hu, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Henry Ko
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Publication number: 20120023842Abstract: The invention is a photovoltaic panel wall mounted on a building frame and has at least two photovoltaic assembly units. Each of the at least two photovoltaic assembly units includes an electrical connector having a male terminal and a female terminal that are configured to be detachably engaged. An opening is formed in the building frame, and one of the male and female terminals of the electrical connector is fixed in the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Yong Wang, Xaioqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Lintao Hu, Jianglong Zheng
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Publication number: 20110253192Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar photovoltaic assembly. The solar photovoltaic assembly, according to the invention, includes a solar panel, an input junction box, and an output junction box. The input junction box includes a first diode, a first electric connection body connected to the first diode, and first foils respectively spliced with the first electric connection body. The input junction box is positioned on a side of the second solar panel. The output junction box includes a second diode, a second electric connection body connected to the second diode, and second foils respectively spliced with the second electric connection body. The output second junction box positioned on another side of the solar panel. The input junction box mechanically and electrically connects to a second output junction box on a connecting solar panel using a cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Yong Wang, Xiaoqun CHEN, Chunfu ZHOU
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Publication number: 20110220187Abstract: The invention discloses a junction module for a building integrated photovoltaic system, including a housing being formed with at least one chamber enclosed by a first sidewall and having a base for disposing the at least one chamber on and a cover for covering an opening of the at least one chamber. The cover has a second sidewall enclosing an outer surface of the first sidewall of the at least one chamber and constituting a part of an outer wall of the junction module. Accordingly, the cover does not occupy any space of the chamber, and it can ensure that the electrical components in the chamber have enough large clearance and creepage distance, which improves the electrical safety of the junction module without increasing the size of it.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Feng WANG, Xiaoqun CHEN, Chunfu ZHOU, Zhenhua ZHANG
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Publication number: 20110147076Abstract: The invention discloses a solar photovoltaic junction box assembly having a housing having a housing body and a housing cover, a cable extending into the housing body and joined to the housing body, and an electrical connector disposed in the housing body and including at least a metal piece electrically connected to a solar cell and a terminal electrically connected to the cable, wherein a chamber for filling gel therein is formed between the terminal and the joint of the cable with the housing body. A part of the cable extending into the housing is fixed to and sealed in the housing by filling gel in the chamber, and first and second over-molded structures can further prevent the cable from being loosened relative to the housing of the junction box, and further prevent water from entering into the housing of the junction box.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Xiaoqun Chen, Lintao Hu, Qingtai Ma, Feng Wang, Chunfu Zhou