Patents by Inventor Hsiang-Pu Ni

Hsiang-Pu Ni 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: 12232278
    Abstract: A bracket module and a computing device including the bracket module are disclosed. The bracket module includes a housing structure. The housing structure includes a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to accept a device inserted therein. The housing structure is configured for attachment in a chassis of the computing device. The bracket module further includes a tray structure. The tray structure includes a fixed end connected to the housing structure and a free end opposite from the fixed end. The tray structure is configured to rotate relative to the housing structure about the fixed end. The bracket module further includes at least one fastener configured to engage the tray structure with the housing structure in an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Yu-Ying Tseng, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Patent number: 12120831
    Abstract: A ruler device module is disclosed that includes top and bottom plates that are parallel, with the bottom plate defining a tray where the bottom plate extends beyond the top plate. The module further includes a pair of side plates on opposite sides of, and extending between, the top and bottom plate, with each side plate including a slot. Partitions are perpendicular to and between the top and bottom plates forming bays between adjacent partitions and the top and bottom plates. A handle structure is between the top and bottom plates and includes a handle configured to rotate between a recessed position and a use position. A nut structure is between the top plate and the bottom plate. The nut structure includes an aperture configured to engage a fastener of a chassis to secure the ruler device module to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Yu-Ying Tseng, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Publication number: 20240265949
    Abstract: A drive tray assembly is disclosed for placing drives (e.g., hard disk drives) in a computer chassis in a rotated orientation and without the need for additional tools. The drive tray assembly includes an outer tray on a hinge capable of being rotated away from the computer chassis during drive changes. An inner tray, upon which a drive may be placed, is coupled to the outer tray. When the outer tray is moved to a closed position within the computer chassis, pressing on a handle can cause the inner tray to move from a disengaged position to an engaged position, thus connecting the drive to a drive backplane within the computer chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Shin-Ming SU, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Publication number: 20240172374
    Abstract: A bracket module and a computing device including the bracket module are disclosed. The bracket module includes a housing structure. The housing structure includes a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to accept a device inserted therein. The housing structure is configured for attachment in a chassis of the computing device. The bracket module further includes a tray structure. The tray structure includes a fixed end connected to the housing structure and a free end opposite from the fixed end. The tray structure is configured to rotate relative to the housing structure about the fixed end. The bracket module further includes at least one fastener configured to engage the tray structure with the housing structure in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Yu-Ying TSENG, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Publication number: 20240015912
    Abstract: A dust-proof telecommunication system and a method for assembling a dust-proof mechanism are disclosed. The system includes a chassis including an opening on a top side thereof; a PCB located within the chassis; a memory module removably installed on the PCB; and a cover removably coupled to the top side of the chassis. The opening is positioned and shaped such that the memory module is accessible via the opening for easy replacement. The method includes inserting a strip into the opening such that a space is formed between a wall of the opening and the strip; and inserting the memory module into the space formed between the wall of the opening and the strip such that another strip located at a first side of the memory module contacts the wall and the strip contacts a second side of the memory module. The memory module is replaceably coupled to the PCB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Yu-Ying TSENG, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Patent number: 11839041
    Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for an electronic device includes a base plate having a base plane, a sliding member, and a handle. The sliding member is movable along a first axis that is parallel to the base plane. The handle is movable along a second axis that is perpendicular to the base plane. The sliding member has a ramp surface and a wedge surface. The handle has a mating wedge surface. The ramp surface and the wedge surface are angularly oriented relative to the base plane. The ramp surface is angled to receive a first force, which is perpendicular relative to and directed towards the base plane. In response to the first force, the sliding member moves along the first axis and the wedge surface moves towards the mating wedge surface. The wedge surface moving towards the mating wedge surface causes a second force to deploy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Yu-Ying Tseng, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Publication number: 20230345649
    Abstract: A ruler device module is disclosed that includes top and bottom plates that are parallel, with the bottom plate defining a tray where the bottom plate extends beyond the top plate. The module further includes a pair of side plates on opposite sides of, and extending between, the top and bottom plate, with each side plate including a slot. Partitions are perpendicular to and between the top and bottom plates forming bays between adjacent partitions and the top and bottom plates. A handle structure is between the top and bottom plates and includes a handle configured to rotate between a recessed position and a use position. A nut structure is between the top plate and the bottom plate. The nut structure includes an aperture configured to engage a fastener of a chassis to secure the ruler device module to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Yu-Ying TSENG, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Patent number: 11740667
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for securing an expansion card assembly in a computer chassis includes a lever, a stop member, a rotary latch, a first biasing structure, and a second biasing structure. The lever includes a latching end and an opposing pinned end. The stop member extends from the pinned end. The rotary latch is connected to the latching end and includes a receiving chamber and a hook structure. The hook structure includes a notch for receiving a stop pin. The first biasing structure extends from the lever into the receiving chamber and is configured to urge the rotary latch into a locked position. The second biasing structure is configured to urge the lever about the pinned end to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Shin-Ming Su, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Patent number: 11737221
    Abstract: A ruler device module is disclosed that includes top and bottom plates that are parallel, with the bottom plate defining a tray where the bottom plate extends beyond the top plate. The module further includes a pair of side plates on opposite sides of, and extending between, the top and bottom plate, with each side plate including a slot. Partitions are perpendicular to and between the top and bottom plates forming bays between adjacent partitions and the top and bottom plates. A handle structure is between the top and bottom plates and includes a handle configured to rotate between a recessed position and a use position. A nut structure is between the top plate and the bottom plate. The nut structure includes an aperture configured to engage a fastener of a chassis to secure the ruler device module to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Yu-Ying Tseng, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Publication number: 20230189457
    Abstract: A ruler device module is disclosed that includes top and bottom plates that are parallel, with the bottom plate defining a tray where the bottom plate extends beyond the top plate. The module further includes a pair of side plates on opposite sides of, and extending between, the top and bottom plate, with each side plate including a slot. Partitions are perpendicular to and between the top and bottom plates forming bays between adjacent partitions and the top and bottom plates. A handle structure is between the top and bottom plates and includes a handle configured to rotate between a recessed position and a use position. A nut structure is between the top plate and the bottom plate. The nut structure includes an aperture configured to engage a fastener of a chassis to secure the ruler device module to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Yu-Ying TSENG, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Publication number: 20230009926
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for securing an expansion card assembly in a computer chassis includes a lever, a stop member, a rotary latch, a first biasing structure, and a second biasing structure. The lever includes a latching end and an opposing pinned end. The stop member extends from the pinned end. The rotary latch is connected to the latching end and includes a receiving chamber and a hook structure. The hook structure includes a notch for receiving a stop pin. The first biasing structure extends from the lever into the receiving chamber and is configured to urge the rotary latch into a locked position. The second biasing structure is configured to urge the lever about the pinned end to an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Shin-Ming SU, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Patent number: 11369044
    Abstract: An air-duct module for a server comprises a main body that includes an upper wall and a plurality of side walls extending downwardly away from the upper wall. The main body further includes a plurality of channel walls extending from the upper wall and defining a cable-routing channel located within the main body. The cable-routing channel receives an electronics cable that extends across the main body. The air-duct module has an air passage for guiding air across a heat exchanger within the server. The air-duct passage is defined by the upper wall, the plurality of side walls, and at least some of the plurality of channel walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Shin-Ming Su, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Publication number: 20220159879
    Abstract: An air-duct module for a server comprises a main body that includes an upper wall and a plurality of side walls extending downwardly away from the upper wall. The main body further includes a plurality of channel walls extending from the upper wall and defining a cable-routing channel located within the main body. The cable-routing channel receives an electronics cable that extends across the main body. The air-duct module has an air passage for guiding air across a heat exchanger within the server. The air-duct passage is defined by the upper wall, the plurality of side walls, and at least some of the plurality of channel walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG, Tung-Hsien WU, Shin-Ming SU, Hsiang-Pu NI
  • Patent number: 11310942
    Abstract: An air-duct assembly for a server comprises a main portion and an extension piece. The main portion has a first end region for receiving air from a fan and a second end region with a first attachment feature. The extension piece has a second attachment feature for mating with the first attachment feature. The extension piece guides the air from the second end region of the main portion to a terminal end of the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can be used with a first heat exchanger in a first configuration in which the extension piece is mated to the main portion, and the first heat exchanger is located within the extension piece. The air-duct assembly can also be used with a second heat exchanger in a second configuration in which only the main portion is used by itself and the second heat exchanger is located within the main portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Shin-Ming Su, Hsiang-Pu Ni
  • Patent number: 11297730
    Abstract: A computer chassis can include a top cover that can be secured and removed without the need for tools. Sidewalls of a chassis base can include receiving slots that receive bosses of the top cover. A latch receiver mounted to a bottom surface of the chassis base can receive a sliding body of a latch assembly of the top cover. The computer chassis can be assembled by placing the top cover on the chassis base such that the bosses are placed into the receiving slots, and such that the sliding body fits within the latch receiver. In this position, rotation of a lever of the latch assembly can force the top cover to move with respect to the chassis base, pushing the bosses of the top cover towards distal ends of the receiving slots of the chassis base, thus securing the top cover to the chassis base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.
    Inventors: Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Tung-Hsien Wu, Shin-Ming Su, Hsiang-Pu Ni