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).

  • Patent number: 11926015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xinsheng He, Lanpeng Zheng, Jiajie Jiang, Chongqiu Zhou, Chunfu Gao, Dongyun Wang, Shiju E
  • Patent number: 11161137
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Patent number: 10720540
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou
  • Patent number: 10701870
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Ningbo Yilin Aguatech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chunfu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200094284
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Publication number: 20200094283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Ha V. Duong, Hecheng Zhou, Chunfu Zhou, Robert William Lauer
  • Publication number: 20180110188
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Chunfu Zhou
  • Patent number: 8917052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhenhua Zhang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Feng Wang, Yong Wang
  • Patent number: 8907230
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiaoqun Chen, Lintao Hu, Qingtai Ma, Feng Wang, Chunfu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20130072039
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Zhenhua Zhang, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Feng Wang, Yong Wang
  • Publication number: 20120103396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Lintao Hu, Xiaoqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Henry Ko
  • Publication number: 20120023842
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Xaioqun Chen, Chunfu Zhou, Lintao Hu, Jianglong Zheng
  • Publication number: 20110253192
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Yong Wang, Xiaoqun CHEN, Chunfu ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20110220187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Feng WANG, Xiaoqun CHEN, Chunfu ZHOU, Zhenhua ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20110147076
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Xiaoqun Chen, Lintao Hu, Qingtai Ma, Feng Wang, Chunfu Zhou