Patents by Inventor Hou-Yao Lin
Hou-Yao Lin 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: 8149327Abstract: A camera module includes first and second lens modules, a first holder receiving the first lens module therein, a second holder receiving the second lens modules therein, a circuit board arranged between the first and second holders, first and second image sensors arranged on opposite surfaces of the circuit board, and first and second reflecting members. The first image sensor is received in the first holder. The second image sensor is received in the second holder. The first reflecting member is arranged in the first holder and has a first reflecting surface for reflecting and directing the light converged by the first lens module to the first image sensor. The second reflecting member is arranged in the second holder and has a second reflecting surface for reflecting and directing the light converged by the second lens module to the second image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 8144408Abstract: An exemplary lens module includes a holder, a lens barrel, a cover having a through hole, a restricting member having a slit, a handle extending from the lens barrel and a resilient. The lens barrel is accommodated in the holder capable of moving along a central axis of the holder. The cover covers the lens barrel and is detachably fixed on the holder. The restricting member is over the cover. The handle penetrates the through hole and the slit. The resilient member is sandwiched between the cover and the lens barrel, capable of changing the length thereof under an external force and recovering the original length with the external force withdrawn, such that a focal length of the lens module is adjustable by moving the handle in and along the slit.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 8120695Abstract: A camera module includes a lens barrel assembly and a lens holder. The lens assembly includes a lens barrel and a lens received in the lens barrel. The lens include an optical axis. The lens barrel defines a recess in a sidewall of the lens barrel. The barrel holder includes a peripheral sidewall, an inner flange formed on an inner surface of the peripheral sidewall, and a protrusion extending from the inner flange. The peripheral sidewall of the barrel holder is threadedly engaged with the lens barrel. The protrusion extends in a direction parallel to the optical axis and is inserted in the recess.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chia-Chun Chang, Hou-Yao Lin, Chai-Wei Lee, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 8120862Abstract: A camera module includes a lens barrel, a lens holder, and a focusing spring. The lens barrel includes an operation plate and a first body, and the outer diameter of the operation plate exceeds that of the first body, thereby a staging surface is formed facing the first body. The first body includes an outer surface, and defines an external thread on the outer surface. The lens holder includes a second body, and defining a second receiving hole therethrough. The second body includes an upper surface and an inner surface, and defines an internal thread on the inner surface. The lens barrel is received in the second receiving hole, and the external thread of the lens barrel is screwed and meshed with the internal thread of the lens holder. The focusing spring is compressively interposed between the staging surface and the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Chai-Wei Lee, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 8098436Abstract: A lens module includes a barrel and a parallelogram-shaped filter. The barrel defines a through hole bounded by an inner circumferential surface thereof. The barrel includes an end surface substantially perpendicular to the inner circumferential surface. The barrel further defines four positioning cutouts extending from the end surface to the inner circumferential surface. The parallelogram-shaped filter includes four corners fixed in the four positioning cutouts of the barrel.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Kai Wang, Hou-Yao Lin
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Publication number: 20110317290Abstract: A lens module includes a lens barrel and two lenses. The lens barrel has two opposite end surfaces, and a receiving hole through the two end surfaces. The receiving hole has a center axis. A ring-shaped block is formed on an inside surface of the lens barrel, and is coaxial with the receiving hole. The ring-shaped block has two contact surfaces adjacent to the two end surfaces, respectively. Each of the lenses includes an optical axis and a fixing portion. Each fixing portion has a contact surface. The contact surface of the lens has a shape matching the contact surface of the ring-shaped block, and is coaxial with the optical axis of the lens. The contact surfaces of the lenses contact tightly with the contact surfaces of the ring-shaped block.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: HOU-YAO LIN, SHENG-JUNG YU
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Publication number: 20110305790Abstract: A sprue bushing includes a head, and a main body. The main body is connected to an end of the head. The main body defines at least one lateral channel. The at least one lateral channel extends through a sidewall of the main body. The sprue bushing defines a sprue and at least two longitudinal channels. The sprue extends through the head and the main body along a center axis of the sprue bushing. The at least two longitudinal channels extend through the head into the main body. One of the at least one lateral channel communicates with two of the at least two longitudinal channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: HOU-YAO LIN
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Patent number: 8052299Abstract: A light source module includes a base, a supporter, and a light source fixed by the supporter. The base includes a top surface, a first side surface connected with the top surface, a second side surface connected with the top surface, a protrusion projecting from the first side surface, and a recess defined in the second side surface. The protrusion is for inserting into a recess of another light source module. The recess is configured for coupling with a protrusion of still another light source module. The supporter is mounted on the top surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hou-Yao Lin
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Publication number: 20110259267Abstract: A film coating holder includes a top cover, a plurality of annular parts, and a plurality of connecting pieces. The top cover defines a plurality of first holes for receiving workpieces therein. The plurality of annular parts is stacked on each other with progressively increasing radiuses. Each of the plurality of annular parts defines a plurality of second holes for receiving the workpieces, and the top cover is positioned on the annular part with a minimum radius. The plurality of connecting pieces connects the annular part with the minimum radius to the top cover and connects each two adjacent annular parts together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: SHAO-KAI PEI, HOU-YAO LIN
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Publication number: 20110255855Abstract: A camera holder includes a supporting frame, a sliding block, and an adjustable assembly. The supporting frame includes a receiving cavity. The sliding block is received in the receiving cavity and slidably attached to the supporting frame. The sliding block and the supporting frame cooperatively support a camera. The adjustable assembly includes a shaft, a gear, a gear rack, a base, and a revolving head. The shaft is attached to the supporting frame. The gear is mechanically coupled to the shaft. The gear rack is meshed with the gear rack. The base is arranged on a horizontal plane and attached to an end of the gear rack to support the supporting frame. The revolving head is attached to the gear, and the revolving head is configured for rotating the gear such that the gear and the gear rack cooperatively raise or lower the camera relative to the horizontal plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHAI-WEI LEE, HOU-YAO LIN, SHENG-JUNG YU
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Publication number: 20110247931Abstract: A sputtering bracket includes a curved plate body, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of fastening members. The body defines a plurality of through holes and has an inner concave side. The frames are pivotally connected with the curved plate body and received in the respective through holes. Each frame is rotatable relative to the curved plate body such that either one of opposite sides thereof can be exposed at the inner concave side. The fastening members are mounted on the curved plate body, and are spring-loaded for resilient engagement with the respective frames.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: TAI-SHENG TSAI, HOU-YAO LIN
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Patent number: 8028430Abstract: A height measurement apparatus for measuring a height of a workpiece is provided. The height measurement apparatus includes a support member, a level bar and a height gauge. The level bar is installed on the support member and movable along a horizontal direction. The height gauge is installed on the level bar and vertically movable along a vertical direction relative to the level bar. The height gauge comprises a probe for contacting the workpiece, thereby detecting the position of the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hou-Yao Lin
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Publication number: 20110227751Abstract: An exemplary sunroof for mounting in a vehicle roof is provided. The sunroof includes a panel and a warning apparatus. The sunroof includes a first bottom surface for facing toward an inside of the vehicle. The warning apparatus includes a PCB attached to the panel, and a warning unit mounted on the first bottom surface and electrically connected to the PCB. The warning unit is configured to send an emergency alert signal when the panel is raised up to be substantially perpendicular to the vehicle roof. A vehicle includes the sunroof is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUAN-LUNG KUO, HOU-YAO LIN
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Patent number: 8018668Abstract: An exemplary lens module includes a barrel, a holder, and an elastic member. The barrel includes a first cylindrical part and a first threaded part. The first threaded part includes external threads. The barrel further includes a bottom surface facing the image side. The holder includes a second cylindrical part and a second threaded part. The second threaded part includes internal threads. The second cylindrical part includes a collar protruding from the inner cylindrical surface. The collar includes a top surface facing the object side. The barrel is coupled to the holder via the internal threads and the external threads. A fit between the internal threads and the external threads is a clearance fit. The elastic member is sandwiched between the bottom surface of the barrel and the top surface of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chai-Wei Lee, Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 8007019Abstract: A clamp includes a pivot, a first lever, a second lever, and two stretched resilient members. The first and second levers are pivotally coupled to each other via the pivot. Each of the first and second levers includes a first handle and, a second handle arranged at opposite sides of the pivot. Each of the first and second levers includes a first jaw member arranged on a distal end of the second handle thereof and a second jaw member arranged on a distal end of the first handle. One of the stretched resilient members is interconnected between the first handle of the first lever and the second handle of the second lever, and the other of the stretched resilient member being interconnected between the second handle of the first lever and the first handle of the second lever.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Kai Pei, Hou-Yao Lin
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Patent number: 7990638Abstract: A lens module includes a lens barrel and a lens holder. The lens barrel includes a barrel. The barrel includes an outer surface and an outer thread portion formed on the outer surface. The lens holder includes a main body. The main body defines a receiving space to receive the lens barrel. An inner thread portion matching the outer thread portion is formed on an inner surface of the receiving space. The angle between the outer surface of the lens barrel and an optical axis of the lens module is different from the angle between the inner surface of the receiving space and the optical axis of the lens module.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chai-Wei Lee, Hou-Yao Lin, Chia-Chun Chang, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 7985064Abstract: A lens mold comprises a first pressing portion, a second pressing portion, and a shaping portion disposed between the two, which comprises an upper slide and a lower slide. The upper slide and the lower slide are connected to the second pressing portion, and can slide along each other. A mold cavity in fluidic communication with a flow path and the inlet such that the lens material flows from the inlet to the mold cavity along the flow path to form a shaped lens. After the lens is formed, the upper slide and the lower slide away from each other separately, where a part of the shaped lens is remains in a recess defined in the second pressing portion, to help release the shaped lens from the mold.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 7986470Abstract: An annular aperture stop includes a first annular portion and a second annular portion. The first annular portion extends and slowly tapers towards the center of the aperture stop. The second annular portion extends inwards from the first portion and sharply tapers off to the innermost boundary of the aperture stop and defines a tapering angle. The radial thickness of the second portion is smaller than a predetermined tolerance of about 0.035 mm of the inner diameter of the aperture stop. The tapering angle is smaller than a predetermined threshold of about 70 degrees, whereby the innermost boundary of the aperture stop is protected from flashes during molding the aperture stop.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hou-Yao Lin
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Patent number: 7986475Abstract: An exemplary lens module includes a lens barrel, a first lens, and a second lens. The lens barrel includes an accommodating cavity defined therein. The first lens is received in the accommodating cavity of the lens barrel. The first lens has a first adjusting notch defined at a periphery thereof. The second lens is received in the accommodating cavity of the lens barrel and adjacent to the first lens. The second lens has a second adjusting notch defined at a periphery thereof. The second adjusting notch communicates with the first adjusting notch.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hou-Yao Lin, Shih-Chieh Yen, Hsin-Ho Lee, Sheng-Jung Yu
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Patent number: 7983555Abstract: An exemplary camera module includes a barrel, a holder, and a compressed resilient spring member. The barrel includes a first cylindrical part and a first threaded part. The first threaded part includes external threads. The barrel further includes a first surface facing the object side. The holder includes a second cylindrical part and a second threaded part. The second threaded part includes internal threads. The holder further includes a second surface facing the image side. The barrel is coupled to the holder via the internal threads and the external threads. A fit between the internal threads and the external threads is a clearance fit. The resilient spring member is sandwiched between the first surface of the barrel and the second surface of the holder.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chai-Wei Lee, Hou-Yao Lin, Sheng-Jung Yu