Patents by Inventor Han-Tsung Shen

Han-Tsung Shen 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: 11537171
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a switching mechanism, a spring and a sliding mechanism. The first body includes a base and an input module slidably disposed on the base. The second body is pivoted to the base of the first body. The switching mechanism is disposed at the input module and is configured to switch an engaging relationship between the input module and the base. The spring is disposed at the base and abuts against the input module. The sliding mechanism includes a rack and a gear set engaged with the rack, wherein the rack is mounted to the input module and the gear set is slidably disposed at the base. The input module is pushed by the spring to slide relative to the base, and the rack slides relative to the base synchronously with the input module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Han-Tsung Shen, Shun-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20210349502
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a switching mechanism, a spring and a sliding mechanism. The first body includes a base and an input module slidably disposed on the base. The second body is pivoted to the base of the first body. The switching mechanism is disposed at the input module and is configured to switch an engaging relationship between the input module and the base. The spring is disposed at the base and abuts against the input module. The sliding mechanism includes a rack and a gear set engaged with the rack, wherein the rack is mounted to the input module and the gear set is slidably disposed at the base. The input module is pushed by the spring to slide relative to the base, and the rack slides relative to the base synchronously with the input module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Han-Tsung Shen, Shun-Bin Chen
  • Patent number: 11146031
    Abstract: An expansion device includes a supporting base and a hub. The supporting base includes a bottom portion, a supporting portion, and an electrical connection port. The supporting portion is connected to the bottom portion and has an insert slot. The electrical connection port is disposed at the bottom portion. The hub is slidably disposed within the supporting portion and is located between the bottom portion and the insert slot. The hub includes a first electrical connection element and a second electrical connection element facing away from the first electrical connection element. The first electrical connection element is electrically connected to the electrical connection port, and the second electrical connection element extends into the insert slot. Another expansion device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Ting-Wen Pai, Wen-Chieh Tai, Han-Tsung Shen, Yu-Shih Wang
  • Patent number: 11112836
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a switching mechanism, a spring and a sliding mechanism. The first body includes a base and an input module slidably disposed on the base. The second body is pivoted to the base of the first body. The switching mechanism is disposed at the input module and is configured to switch an engaging relationship between the input module and the base. The spring is disposed at the base and abuts against the input module. The sliding mechanism includes a rack and a gear set engaged with the rack, wherein the rack is mounted to the input module and the gear set is slidably disposed at the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Han-Tsung Shen, Shun-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20210149452
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a switching mechanism, a spring and a sliding mechanism. The first body includes a base and an input module slidably disposed on the base. The second body is pivoted to the base of the first body. The switching mechanism is disposed at the input module and is configured to switch an engaging relationship between the input module and the base. The spring is disposed at the base and abuts against the input module. The sliding mechanism includes a rack and a gear set engaged with the rack, wherein the rack is mounted to the input module and the gear set is slidably disposed at the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Han-Tsung Shen, Shun-Bin Chen
  • Publication number: 20200335924
    Abstract: An expansion device includes a supporting base and a hub. The supporting base includes a bottom portion, a supporting portion, and an electrical connection port. The supporting portion is connected to the bottom portion and has an insert slot. The electrical connection port is disposed at the bottom portion. The hub is slidably disposed within the supporting portion and is located between the bottom portion and the insert slot. The hub includes a first electrical connection element and a second electrical connection element facing away from the first electrical connection element. The first electrical connection element is electrically connected to the electrical connection port, and the second electrical connection element extends into the insert slot. Another expansion device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Ting-Wen Pai, Wen-Chieh Tai, Han-Tsung Shen, Yu-Shih Wang
  • Patent number: 10082832
    Abstract: A display device including a main display and two sub-displays is provided. The main display has main display surface and a first frame area surrounding the main display surface. The two sub-displays are movably connected with the main display, wherein the two sub-displays are arranged side by side on the main display and cover the main display surface and the first frame area. Each of the sub-displays has a sub-display surface and a second frame area surrounding the sub-display surface. One side of each of the sub-display surfaces is exposed from the corresponding second frame area, and the two sides are aligned and attached together. After the two sub-displays are respectively moved relative to the main display along two opposite moving directions so as to separate the two sides from each other, the main display is exposed to the outside. An electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Jian-Siang Wang, Shun-Bin Chen, Han-Tsung Shen, Huei-Ting Chuang
  • Patent number: 9536683
    Abstract: A touch module is provided, including a hollow frame, a positioning member, and a touch unit. The positioning member includes a main body, an extending portion, and a U-shape structure. The extending portion is connected to the main body and fixed to the frame. The U-shape structure includes a contact portion and a pair of flexible arms. The flexible arms are connected to the main body, wherein the U-shape structure and the main body form a gap therebetween. The contact portion and the extending portion are disposed on opposite sides of the main body, wherein the contact portion is disposed between the two flexible arms. The touch unit is connected to the main body and forms a protrusion, wherein when a force is applied to the touch unit, the protrusion contacts the contact portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Hsin-Tsung Ho, Han-Tsung Shen, Chung-Jen Ho, Chih-Chun Liu, Chien-Yun Hsu, Yi-Mu Chang
  • Patent number: 9471110
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first module, a second module, and a protecting member. The first module includes a side surface and a fixed member, wherein the fixed member includes a protrusion protruding from the side surface. The second module includes a recess. The protecting member encompasses the protrusion and includes a first surface, a second surface, and an elastic portion, wherein the first surface is opposite to the second surface. The elastic portion protrudes from the first surface. When the protrusion is joined to the recess, the second surface and the elastic portion contact an inner wall of the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ming-Yen Wu, Han-Tsung Shen, Yan-Lin Kuo
  • Publication number: 20150277507
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a first module, a second module, and a protecting member. The first module includes a side surface and a fixed member, wherein the fixed member includes a protrusion protruding from the side surface. The second module includes a recess. The protecting member encompasses the protrusion and includes a first surface, a second surface, and an elastic portion, wherein the first surface is opposite to the second surface. The elastic portion protrudes from the first surface. When the protrusion is joined to the recess, the second surface and the elastic portion contact an inner wall of the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Ming-Yen WU, Han-Tsung SHEN, Yan-Lin KUO
  • Publication number: 20150169117
    Abstract: A touch module is provided, including a hollow frame, a positioning member, and a touch unit. The positioning member includes a main body, an extending portion, and a U-shape structure. The extending portion is connected to the main body and fixed to the frame. The U-shape structure includes a contact portion and a pair of flexible arms. The flexible arms are connected to the main body, wherein the U-shape structure and the main body form a gap therebetween. The contact portion and the extending portion are disposed on opposite sides of the main body, wherein the contact portion is disposed between the two flexible arms. The touch unit is connected to the main body and forms a protrusion, wherein when a force is applied to the touch unit, the protrusion contacts the contact portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Hsin-Tsung Ho, Han-Tsung Shen, Chung-Jen Ho, Chih-Chun Liu, Chien-Yun Hsu, Yi-Mu Chang