Patents by Inventor Hsuan-Tsung Chen

Hsuan-Tsung Chen 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: 7369404
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device (10) defining apertures (122) in sidewalls (12) thereof includes a bracket (20), and a cover (30) rotatably attached to the bracket, and a pair of thumbscrews (40) securing the cover to the bracket. The bracket includes a first side plate (23) with a plurality of tips (231) engaging in the apertures, and a second side plate (24). The second side plate defines a cutout (25) and a pair threaded holes (247) therein. The cover is pivotally attached to the second plate and covers the cutout. The cover includes a plurality of tips (33) to engage in corresponding apertures of the storage device, and a pair of through holes (37). The thumbscrews extend through the through holes and engage in the threaded holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Wei-Bin Hua
  • Publication number: 20080089021
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for holding a data storage device is provided. The fixing apparatus includes a drive bracket, and an insertion rack. The drive bracket includes two opposite side panels. Each of the side panels forms at least one guiding portion and defines a slot therein. The insertion rack is configured for inserting the data storage device into the drive bracket. The insertion rack forms two hooks. The insertion rack is capable of sliding into the drive bracket along the guiding portions. The hooks ride along an exterior of the drive bracket until they are inserted into the corresponding slots of the drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SONG DENG, KE-CHENG LIN, WEN-KANG LO, HSUAN-TSUNG CHEN, GUANG-YAO LEE, CHUN-CHI LIANG
  • Patent number: 7336482
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a storage bracket (30), an operating member (60), a locking member (50) and a pair of springs (70). The operating member has at least one slant portion (647). The locking member is restrained from moving along with the operating member. The locking member has at least one inserting pin (54) and at least one sliding tab (56). The springs press on the locking member to urge the inserting pin to extend into the storage bracket. The inserting pin of the locking member is lifted out of the storage bracket by the slant portion of the operating member edging the sliding tab of the locking member out, when the operating member is pushed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Jun Li, Ying Sin William Tin, Pin-Shian Wu
  • Patent number: 7327565
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (50) for receiving a storage device (60) therein. A position-translating member (10) is attached to outside of the bracket selectively at first and second positions. A slidable member (30) is slidably attached to the position-translating member. A retention member (20) is received in the slidable member. The retention member includes four latches (213) for engaging in the storage device at the first and second positions thereby securely attaching the storage device in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Shao-Bo Han
  • Patent number: 7299933
    Abstract: A fastening device (40) for securing data storage devices (30) includes a drive bracket (10), and a fixing plate (20). The drive bracket includes two sidewalls (11) defining grooves (12) for slidably receiving screws (32) engaged in opposite sides of each data storage device. One of the sidewalls comprises two supporting tabs (18, 19) each defining a pivot aperture (13, 17). The fixing plate includes two locking blocks (29) defined in a first portion (26) thereof, two resilient members (25) stamped from a second portion (28) thereof, and two opposite pivot axes (21) extending outwardly from a flange (22) thereof. The locking blocks are corresponding to the grooves defined in the sidewall, and the pivot axes are engaged with the pivot apertures. The fixing plate can pivot about the supporting tabs, thereby the data storage devices can be readily received in or removed out from the drive bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Ying Sin (William) Tin, Pin-Shian Wu
  • Publication number: 20070268662
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device, which has a protrusion thereon, includes a bracket, a fixing member movably mounted to the bracket, a resilient member connected between the bracket and the fixing member, and a latching member mounted to the fixing member. The bracket for holding the data storage device includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines a slide slot configured for the protrusion of the data storage device sliding therealong. The latching member includes a retaining space for receiving the protrusion of the data storage device. The latching member is selectively locatable in at least two positions of the fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Wen-Min Zhang, Qin Guo, Pin-Shian Wu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20070235625
    Abstract: An exemplary mounting apparatus for a storage device includes a bracket, and a latch member assembly. The storage device includes a plurality of apertures defined in a sidewall thereof. The bracket includes a plurality of apertures defined in a side panel thereof, corresponding to the apertures of the storage device. The latch assembly includes a frame fixed to the side panel, a sliding member slidably attached to the frame, and a latch member attached to sliding member. The latch member includes a plurality of tips extending therefrom. The sliding member is movable in a direction parallel to the side panel. The latch member is accordingly movable toward or away from the side panel in a direction perpendicular to the side panel. The tips of the latch member extend into or withdraw from the apertures of the side panel and the storage device to secure or disengage the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-CHI LIANG, GUANG-YAO LEE, HSUAN-TSUNG CHEN, SHU-GANG SHI, CHUN-FU LI
  • Patent number: 7261516
    Abstract: A fan holder assembly includes a fan duct, a fan, and a holder that secures the fan to the fan duct. The holder is a frame and defines an air hole in the center thereof. Four through holes are defined in the edge of the holder for securing the holder to the fan duct, and a hook is formed from the edge of the air hole for securing the fan to the fan holder. Via this assembly, the fan duct is capable of selectively engaging with different sizes of fans to satisfy the need of cooling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Ji-Guo Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Xiang-Yu Xiao
  • Patent number: 7252351
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (10) with a rear panel (14), a side panel (20) with a flange (122a) and a fastening device (30). The fastening device includes a holder (40) attached to the side panel, an slider (50), an operator (60) with protruding bars (66), and a spring (70) disposed between the slider and the holder. The holder includes a base (41) rotatably receiving the operator and pairs of hooks (447) for movably holding the slider. The slider includes a pair of cutouts (522) and a fastening portion (55). The operator is rotated and the protruding bars engage with the cutouts to move the slider forwardly and compress the spring. The side panel is attached to the cage with the flange abutting against the rear panel. The protruding bars move the slider backward and the fastening portion abut against inner surfaces of the flange, with the operator released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Pin-Shian Wu
  • Patent number: 7252350
    Abstract: A pedestal assembly (20) includes a chassis (200), a gear wheel (300) pivotably mounted to the chassis, two supporting members (400) coupled to the chassis, and a coil spring (500) received between the chassis and the gear wheel. The chassis includes a stop portion (222) depending downwardly from a side of a top wall (210) thereof. The gear wheel includes first teeth (330) extending from a periphery thereof. Each supporting member includes a rack (440) comprises second teeth (444) engaging with the first teeth, and a first clasping portion (448) formed on an outer side thereof. When one of the first clasping portions is locked by the stop portion, the coil spring is compressed, while when the first clasping portion is unlocked from the stop portion, the coil spring is decompressed and drives the gear wheel to rotate to cause the supporting members to move relative to the gear wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Ind. (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Ying Sin William Tin, Pin-Shian Wu, Peng Liu
  • Publication number: 20070164170
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket for receiving a storage device, two latching members pivotally fixed to the bracket, and an elastic member connected with the latching members. The bracket includes a sidewall defining two through holes therein, and each of the latching members includes a latching protrusion to extend through a corresponding through hole of the bracket for fixing the storage device. The elastic member connects the latching members and allows one of the latching members to simultaneously move whilst the other of the latching members is manipulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ri-Dong Huang, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20070145866
    Abstract: An exemplary fixing apparatus is provided for holding a data storage device defining a pair of holes in a sidewall thereof. The fixing apparatus includes a bracket, a sliding member, a rotating member, a pair of latch members, and a resilient member. The bracket includes a side panel defining a pair through holes therein. The sliding member is slidably attached to the side panel. The rotating member is rotatably attached to the sliding member. The resilient member is disposed between the sliding member and the rotating member. The latch members are pivotably attached to the rotating member and movably extend through the through hole of the bracket to engage in the holes of the data storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ri-Dong Huang, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20070145214
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device that has a protrusion protruding from a sidewall thereof includes a bracket for holding the data storage device, a mounting member, a locking member, and a resilient member. The bracket includes a first side wall. The first side wall defines a slideway, for receiving the protrusion of the data storage device to slide therealong. The mounting member is mounted to the first side wall. The locking member slidably mounted to the mounting member includes a projecting part adjacent the slideway of the bracket, for locating the protrusion of the data storage device. The resilient member is located between the mounting member and the locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-Bo Lin, Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Hsuan-Tsung Chen
  • Publication number: 20070125854
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a card reader that defines a fixing hole in a sidewall thereof, and forms a first connector in a rear wall thereof, includes a chassis, a bracket slidably mounted to the chassis, a pair of first resilient members, and a locking member. The chassis includes a front wall defining a first opening for the card reader passing therethrough. A second connector is mounted to the bracket, corresponding to the first connector of the card reader. The first resilient members are connected between the chassis and the bracket. The first resilient members are stretched when mounting the card reader. The locking member includes a retaining member mounted to the chassis, and a securing member mounted to the retaining member via a second resilient member. The securing member includes a securing portion protruding therefrom for engaging with the fixing hole of the card reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHUN-CHI LIANG, HSUAN-TSUNG CHEN, YU HUANG
  • Publication number: 20070030631
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding an expansion card with a slot cover, the mounting apparatus comprises a rear panel and a fastener. The rear panel defines a slot, and forms a holder above the slot. The holder forms a pivoting axis at a free end thereof, and the pivoting axis is in parallel with the rear panel. The fastener is pivotably attached to the pivoting axis, and comprises a pressing portion pressing the slot cover to the holder and a locking portion locked to the rear panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Ji-Guo Xu, Guang-Ming Wang
  • Publication number: 20070007415
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus is provided for holding a data storage device which defines a hole in a side wall thereof. The fixing apparatus includesa drive bracket, and a receiving rack. The drive bracket includes a side panel. The receiving rack includes a side plate, a pin arranged on the side plate to engage in the hole of the data storage device, and a handle being lockable to the side panel of the drive bracket. The data storage device is slantways placed into the receiving rack from a side opposite to the side plate. The combined receiving rack and the data storage device is received in the drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Ji-Guo Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Guang-Ming Wang, Xiang-Yu Xiao
  • Publication number: 20070009356
    Abstract: A fan holder assembly includes a fan duct, a fan, and a holder that secures the fan to the fan duct. The holder is a frame and defines an air hole in the center thereof. A first locking means is formed from the edge of the holder, and a second locking means is formed from the edge of the air hole. Via this assembly, the fan duct is capable of selectively engaging with different sizes of fans to satisfy the need of cooling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Ji-Guo Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Xiang-Yu Xiao
  • Publication number: 20060261711
    Abstract: A computer bezel includes a main body (10), and a cover (30) movably attached to the main body. The cover includes a pair of slideways (31) formed thereon, and a hook (33) defining a slot (335) therein. The main body includes a plurality of shafts (19) extending from sidewalls (12) thereof to engage in the slideways, a channel (151) defined in the main body to slidably receive the hook therein, and a pair of locating members (153) formed in two ends of the channel to selectively engage in the slot of the hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ding-Fang Li, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Yang-Ming Lin, Xiao-Zhong Jing
  • Publication number: 20060262546
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a light emitting diode having a shoulder extending therefrom includes a panel, a base, and a bracket. The panel defines a through hole therein for the light emitting diode emitting light therethrough. The base extends from the panel round the through hole of the panel. The base includes a hollow cylinder. The cylinder defines a pair of mounting slots therein. The bracket includes a hollow retaining body for holding the light emitting diode therein. A pair of hooks and a pair of location portions extends from the retaining body. A height of the hooks is greater than that of the location portions. The shoulder of the light emitting diode is located between the hooks and location portions. A pair of shafts extends from the retaining body for being engaged in said mounting slots of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Ji-Guo Xu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen
  • Publication number: 20060209508
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device (10) defining apertures (122) in sidewalls (12) thereof includes a bracket (20), and a cover (30) rotatably attached to the bracket, and a pair of thumbscrews (40) securing the cover to the bracket. The bracket includes a first side plate (23) with a plurality of tips (231) engaging in the apertures, and a second side plate (24). The second side plate defines a cutout (25) and a pair threaded holes (247) therein. The cover is pivotally attached to the second plate and covers the cutout. The cover includes a plurality of tips (33) to engage in corresponding apertures of the storage device, and a pair of through holes (37). The thumbscrews extend through the through holes and engage in the threaded holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Wei-Bin Hua