Patents by Inventor Chung-Yu Lee

Chung-Yu Lee 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).

  • Publication number: 20080307609
    Abstract: A hinge connects a display to a base of a notebook. The display has two sides and a bottom edge. The hinge has a stationary leaf, a bearing, a bracket and two pivoting leaves. The stationary leaf is mounted on the base. The bearing is formed on and at a relative incline to the stationary leaf. The bracket is parallel with respect to the base, but when the bracket rotates on the bearing, the bracket changes angle relative to the base until the bracket corresponds to the incline of the bearing. This raises an end of the bracket over the base and allows the display to rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lee, Ting-Hsien Wang
  • Publication number: 20080263823
    Abstract: A hinge assembly is used to pivotally attach a cover to a base of an electronic device and has a stationary leaf, at least one barrel and a pintle assembly. The stationary leaf has an upper end and barrel housing. The barrel housing has a slot and two keyways. Each barrel is mounted in the barrel housing and has a neck and two keys. The neck has two sides. The two keys are formed respectively on the two sides of the neck and are mounted respectively in the keyways. The pintle assembly is mounted through the bushing of the at least one barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20080172836
    Abstract: A laptop computer hinge includes a pivot rod composed of a first rod and a second rod, a bracket firmly mounted on the first rod, a supporting seat mounted on the pivot rod and pivotable relative to the pivot rod, a stop mounted on the pivot rod and firmly connected to the supporting seat, a positioning block firmly mounted on the pivot rod to be adjacent to the stop, pads mounted on the second rod and a securing element securely connected to a free end of the second rod of the pivot rod to securely sandwich the pads, the positioning block and the stop with the supporting seat. A combining disk is provided on the second rod of the pivot rod and sandwiched between the pads and the positioning block to position the positioning block relative to the second rod of the pivot rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Chung-Yu Lee, Jamie Horng
  • Publication number: 20080034542
    Abstract: A hinge has a stationary leaf, at least one barrel, a pivoting leaf and a pivot pin. The at least one barrel is formed on the stationary leaf and each has an inner surface, a pivot pin hole, a gap and an inner lubricant groove. The pivot pin hole is defined coaxially through the at least one barrel. The gap communicates with the pivot pin hole. The inner lubricant groove is defined in the inner surface. The pivot pin is protrudes from the pivoting bracket, is mounted rotatably in the pin hole in each of the at least one barrel and has multiple annular lubricant grooves communicating with the inner lubricant groove in each of the at least one barrel. The inner lubricant groove and the annular lubricant grooves hold sufficient lubricant to provide superior lubrication between the pivot pin hole and pivot pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20070174996
    Abstract: A pivotal hinge has a seat and a shaft, and a first end of the shaft is inserted into the seat. A second end of the shaft is inserted into multiple washers, a first and a second positioning ring, multiple elastic rings and a cushion ring in turn. The first positioning ring can be positioned relative to the second positioning ring and with the friction force of the washers, the excellent position effect can be achieved. Hence, a cover of a laptop computer can be positioned to the chassis of the laptop computer at a desired height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20070143962
    Abstract: A hinge includes a shank, a rotation bracket adapted to securely connect to a display of a laptop computer, a fixed bracket adapted to securely connect to a base of the laptop computer and at least one friction bracket securely connected to the fixed bracket and having friction pads provided on opposite sides of the at least one friction bracket. Each of the friction pads has an aperture so defined that after the threaded portion of the shank extends through the apertures of the friction pads, the friction pads pivot together with the shank to generate holding force with the fixed bracket for holding the display in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Jia-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20070136992
    Abstract: A hinge with multiple positioning angles has a shaft, a rotating bracket, a rotating-positioning element, a stationary-positioning element and a stationary bracket. The rotating bracket is mounted around the shaft and is mounted securely in a web camera that is mounted in a cover of a notebook computer. The rotating-positioning element is mounted securely on the rotating bracket and has at least one positioning protrusion. The stationary-positioning element is mounted securely on the shaft and has at least one positioning recess corresponding to the positioning protrusion. Each positioning recess has a detent corresponding to the positioning protrusion. With the positioning protrusion selectively engaging the positioning recess and the detent, the hinge positions the web camera at multiple shot angles and is convenient to position the web camera to shot the frontage of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Hsiang-Chi Chien, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20070130727
    Abstract: A rotatable hinge includes a fixed frame provided to be adapted for engagement with a laptop computer base and a rotatable portion rotatable relative to the fixed frame and provided to be adapted for engagement with a laptop computer screen. The fixed frame is composed of a circular wall and a connection base integrally formed with the circular wall. The rotation portion has an extension extending from a bottom of the sleeve to be received in a through hole defined in the circular wall so that the rotation portion is able to be rotatable relative to the fixed portion. The extension has a flange formed thereon and a sectorial block formed on an outer periphery of the flange. The circular wall has a limiting boss formed on a peripheral edge thereof to be selectively connected to the sectorial block so as to limit the rotational movement of the rotation portion relative to the fixed frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 7222396
    Abstract: A robust hinge has a redundant positioning capability, is mounted between a cover and a base and has a keyed pivot pin, a rotating leaf, a stationary leaf and a spacer assembly. The rotating leaf is attached to the keyed pivot pin and connects to the cover. The stationary leaf is mounted around the keyed pivot pin, connects to the base and has a primary stationary positioning element. The spacer assembly is mounted around the keyed pivot pin and has primary and secondary rotating positioning elements and a secondary stationary positioning element. Each stationary positioning element has a detent. Each rotating positioning element has a protrusion corresponding to the detent. The protrusions engage the detents to provide the redundant positioning capability to keep the cover form hitting the base. Two pairs of protrusions and detents provide the redundant positioning capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Ting-Hsien Wang
  • Publication number: 20070090249
    Abstract: A hinge includes a sleeve and a shank. The shank is composed of an elongated body, a connecting portion and a securing portion. The connecting portion has a diameter smaller than that of the elongated body and larger than a diameter of the securing portion. The sleeve has an inner diameter smaller than that of the connecting portion such that after the connecting portion is received inside the sleeve, an interference fit is existed between the sleeve and the connecting portion of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Jia-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20060278796
    Abstract: A hinge mounted between a cover and a base of a notebook has a base bracket having a mounting hole, a cover bracket having a stationary hole, a limiting spacer and a pintle. The limiting spacer is mounted securely on one side of the base bracket and has a mounting hole and a limiting flange. The pintle has a proximal end mounted securely in the stationary hole of the cover bracket, a distal end mounted rotatably through the mounting hole of the limiting spacer and the mounting hole of the base bracket, and a head formed near the proximal end. The head has a limiting protrusion selectively abutting a front end or a rear end of the limiting flange to keep the cover of the notebook in position when the cover being closed or opened and to prevent the base bracket from resulting stress concentration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Jamie Horng
  • Publication number: 20060213030
    Abstract: A hinge has a shaft, a rotating bracket, a stationary bracket, a rotating positioning element and a stationary positioning element. The rotating bracket is mounted securely on the shaft and is attached to a cover of an electrical appliance. The stationary bracket is mounted around the shaft and is attached to a base of the electrical appliance. The rotating positioning element is mounted securely on the shaft and has two positioning protrusions. The stationary positioning element is mounted securely on the stationary bracket and has two positioning detents. The positioning detents selectively engage the positioning protrusions to keep the cover from bumping against the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Jia-Hao Hsu
  • Publication number: 20060200945
    Abstract: A robust hinge has a redundant positioning capability, is mounted between a cover and a base and has a keyed pivot pin, a rotating leaf, a stationary leaf and a spacer assembly. The rotating leaf is attached to the keyed pivot pin and connects to the cover. The stationary leaf is mounted around the keyed pivot pin, connects to the base and has a primary stationary positioning element. The spacer assembly is mounted around the keyed pivot pin and has primary and secondary rotating positioning elements and a secondary stationary positioning element. Each stationary positioning element has a detent. Each rotating positioning element has a protrusion corresponding to the detent. The protrusions engage the detents to provide the redundant positioning capability to keep the cover form hitting the base. Two pairs of protrusions and detents provide the redundant positioning capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee, Ting-Hsien Wang
  • Patent number: 6983514
    Abstract: A pivot hinge for a portable electronic device is disclosed. A base plate with a pivot tube is fixed on the main unit of the portable electronic device, and a locating bracket is fixed on the movable display panel. A shaft is inserted through the pivot tube, exposing the angular section from the other end of the pivot tube. A locking piece, a spring, and a ring are sequentially inserted over the angular section to complete the spring assembly. The interlocking of the tooth and notch enables the movable display panel to be placed in the horizontal direction over the main unit. A middle section of the shaft and the pivot tube are closely mated only when two plain facets respectively formed on the shaft and the pivot tube are matched up in the rotation of the shaft, thus abrasion damage is significantly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20050251964
    Abstract: A pivot hinge for a portable electronic device is disclosed. A base plate with a pivot tube is fixed on the main unit of the portable electronic device, and a locating bracket is fixed on the movable display panel. A shaft is inserted through the pivot tube, exposing the angular section from the other end of the pivot tube. A locking piece, a spring, and a ring are sequentially inserted over the angular section to complete the spring assembly. The interlocking of the tooth and notch enables the movable display panel to be placed in the horizontal direction over the main unit. A middle section of the shaft and the pivot tube are closely mated only when two plain facets respectively formed on the shaft and the pivot tube are matched up in the rotation of the shaft, thus abrasion damage is significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20050124214
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a transmission tube having four corresponding elastic strips at each of two ends thereof. The four elastic strips are disposed in the transmission tube in a bent manner, and each elastic strip is formed with a projecting plane and inclined planes. Side edges of the four elastic strips are joined to form a clamping end for inserting and connecting an axis of a coaxial cable therein. According to the aforesaid structure, while curling up a metal plate to form a transmission tube, the four strips extended from two ends are bent in the transmission tube in a consecutive manufacturing process. Projecting planes of the four elastic strips are all capable of coming into contact with the axis of the coaxial cable, thereby enlarging contact areas for increasing signal transmission efficiency as well as preventing terminals from damages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventor: Chung-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 6899563
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a transmission tube having four corresponding elastic strips at each of two ends thereof. The four elastic strips are disposed in the transmission tube in a bent manner, and each elastic strip is formed with a projecting plane and inclined planes. Side edges of the four elastic strips are joined to form a clamping end for inserting and connecting an axis of a coaxial cable therein. According to the aforesaid structure, while curling up a metal plate to form a transmission tube, the four strips extended from two ends are bent in the transmission tube in a consecutive manufacturing process. Projecting planes of the four elastic strips are all capable of coming into contact with the axis of the coaxial cable, thereby enlarging contact areas for increasing signal transmission efficiency as well as preventing terminals from damages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Edali Industrial Corporation
    Inventor: Chung-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 6868582
    Abstract: A computer hinge includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve which is to receive therein the first extension and the second extension of the first stem and the second stem respectively. The sleeve has an arcuate block integrally formed on one end face of the sleeve to optionally engage with opposite ends of the first connection portion. Furthermore, a limit formed on the second stem to selectively connect to the stop on the sleeve is able to provide a separation force to separate the screen from the main frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20040226140
    Abstract: A computer hinge includes a hollow cylindrical sleeve which is to receive therein the first extension and the second extension of the first stem and the second stem respectively. The sleeve has an arcuate block integrally formed on one end face of the sleeve to optionally engage with opposite ends of the first connection portion. Furthermore, a limit formed on the second stem to selectively connect to the stop on the sleeve is able to provide a separation force to separate the screen from the main frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee
  • Patent number: 6804859
    Abstract: A securing device includes a body adapted to securely connect to the primary plate and two arms vertically extending out from two opposite ends of the body. Each of the arms has an assembly hole to adapt to align with opposite ends of a tubular connector of the primary plate so that when the shaft extends into the tubular tube, the two arms are secured to the shaft. When a radial force is acting on the shaft, the force is compromised by the two arms of the securing device such that damping of the screen is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Chung-Yu Lee