Patents by Inventor Hui-An Ko

Hui-An Ko 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: 20100081542
    Abstract: A transmission mechanism capable of simultaneously measuring and controlling the transmission travel includes: a) a transmission unit having a reduction gearset and a transmission gear both of which are disposed within a housing; b) a motor installed at the external side of the housing for supplying power to the transmission unit; c) a transmission rod passing through the housing so as to engage with the transmission gear; d) a fixing sleeve disposed at the external side of the housing und mounted at one end of the transmission rod; and e) a sensing element opposing to the transmission gear and disposed within the housing for measuring the number of the rotation of the transmission gear. The sensing element is a magnetic reed pipe, and at least a magnet is disposed at the transmission gear. In this way, a transmission mechanism capable of simultaneously measuring and controlling the transmission travel ensures an accurate control of the transmission travel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Publication number: 20090301576
    Abstract: The invention is related to a water saving mechanism for hot water supply apparatus. It comprises a water pump unit, a solenoid valve that connects to the water pump unit, a temperature sensor unit that connects to the solenoid valve and a switch unit that connects to the temperature sensor unit. Thus, the water saving mechanism operates with a hot water supply apparatus. When hot water is needed, it uses the water pump unit, the solenoid valve and the switch unit to cut off the cold water and send it back to the hot water supply apparatus for heating. It starts to discharge hot water when the temperature sensor unit senses the water temperature at the preset use temperature. Hence, the invention can prevent waste of discharging cold water and save water resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Shiu-Yen Liu, Chao-Hui Ko
  • Publication number: 20090266662
    Abstract: A shock absorption apparatus for a treadmill interposed between a lifting frame and a running board, comprising: a) a fixing tube having one end fixed on the lifting frame, a positioning member, a locating gear, a locating member, and a damping spring being placed into the fixing tube one after another; b) a sleeve mounted at the external circumference of the fixing tube; c) a push tube having one end fixed on the running board, the other end of the push tube being extended into the fixing tube in such a manner that the push tube is screwed with a locating gear and a locating member, the locating member, the sleeve, and the push tube being interlocked by means of a locating screw; and d) a shock absorption regulator having an adjusting gear set, a motor, and a housing, the adjusting gear set and the motor being received within the housing, the housing being mounted by a fixing member on the external circumference of the sleeve, a drive gear of the adjusting gear being engaged with the locating gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Publication number: 20090067982
    Abstract: An improved cross flow fan assembly applicable but not limited to a panel meter of fitness equipments includes: a housing and a cross flow fan made of plastic; a fan body, having symmetric circular flanges integrally formed on both lateral ends by plastic injection molding; two side covers, embedded into two circular flanges; and a shock absorption positioning member, installed at an external side of the right panel, and including: an axle center with a front section embedded into a bushing of the right cover and a rear section sheathed into a bearing, and a rubber pad, embedded into a circular hole of the right panel by its circular groove at the periphery for wrapping the bearing, so as to constitute a plastic cross flow fan module, and achieving a fast and convenient assembling and a vibration resisting effect, and the fan comes with a smooth operation to reduce noises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: 7387209
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for a portable device is disclosed. The protective apparatus generally includes a main case configured for accommodating the portable device; an accessory case configured for accommodating accessories of the portable device; and a protective jacket including a main jacket and an accessory jacket, wherein the main jacket is configured for receiving the main case, and the accessory jacket is configured for receiving the accessory case; and a strap configured for joining the main jacket and the accessory jacket together. The protective apparatus not only can reduce the damage come from a sudden and violate collision to the portable device, but also provide a whole protection for the portable device without interfering the operation to the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Ding-Ding Zhang, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080053851
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for a portable device is disclosed. The protective apparatus generally includes a main case configured for accommodating the portable device; an accessory case configured for accommodating accessories of the portable device; and a protective jacket including a main jacket and an accessory jacket, wherein the main jacket is configured for receiving the main case, and the accessory jacket is configured for receiving the accessory case; and a strap configured for joining the main jacket and the accessory jacket together. The protective apparatus not only can reduce the damage come from a sudden and violate collision to the portable device, but also provide a whole protection for the portable device without interfering the operation to the portable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Ding-Ding Zhang, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080053852
    Abstract: A protective apparatus for a portable device is disclosed. The protective apparatus generally includes a case and a jacket. The case is configured for accommodating the portable device and the jacket is configured for receiving the case. The protective apparatus not only can reduce the damage come from a sudden and violate collision to the portable device, but also can supply a whole protection for the portable device without interfering the operation to the portable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Ding-Ding Zhang, Xiao-Guang Li, Kuan-Hong Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20080006105
    Abstract: A transmission mechanism with the function of the shock absorption includes a transmission unit adapted to receive a drive gear set within a housing; a motor mounted on the external side of the housing for providing the drive gear set with necessary driving power; a transmission rod disposed within the drive gear set to allow for a power transmission; a shock-absorbing unit including a fixing sleeve being disposed at the external side of the housing with respect to the internal end of the transmission rod, a shock-absorbing spring being installed within the fixing sleeve, a telescopic lever being adapted to actuate the shock-absorbing spring; and an adjusting unit interposed between the transmission rod and the shock-absorbing unit. In comparison with the prior art having problems of incomplete integrity and inadequate shock absorption, the invention has an integral configuration and ensures an excellent shock absorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: 7083550
    Abstract: A motor and inertia flywheel arrangement for fitness machine is disclosed to include a motor, a first fan mounted on the rear end of the motor shaft, and flywheel fastened to the front end of the motor shaft and provided with a belt wheel for synchronous rotation, the flywheel having radial ribs formed in a circular recessed in the back side thereof in proximity to the front side of the motor for working as an induced draft fan during operation of the motor for quick dissipation of heat from the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Publication number: 20060063648
    Abstract: A motor and inertia flywheel arrangement for fitness machine is disclosed to include a motor, a first fan mounted on the rear end of the motor shaft, and flywheel fastened to the front end of the motor shaft and provided with a belt wheel for synchronous rotation, the flywheel having radial ribs formed in a circular recessed in the back side thereof in proximity to the front side of the motor for working as an induced draft fan during operation of the motor for quick dissipation of heat from the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: 6964632
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism for an exercise apparatus having a reduction gearset and a driving gear meshing with the reduction gearset within a housing wherein the driving gear includes an axial threaded hole and an axial bearing. A spindle passes through the housing and the axial bearing and engages the axial threaded hole of the driving gear. Meanwhile, a socket corresponding to the spindle is installed on the external side of the housing. The housing is made of lightweight material. Moreover, a first and a second piece for supporting the spindle are made of high strength material and fastened on both external sides of the housing by metal screws, thereby forming a supporting frame with high strength and light weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: 6145396
    Abstract: A transmission includes an output gear, which has an integral shaft that is formed with a threaded axial hole and that has a long shaft section and a short shaft section. The output gear is disposed between a first housing half and a second housing half, which are formed with first and second cylindrical portions, respectively. The long shaft section is disposed rotatably within the first cylindrical portion. The short shaft section and a thrust bearing are disposed rotatably within the second cylindrical portion. As such, a threaded rod which engages the threaded axial hole in the shaft can move axially and smoothly on the first and second housing halves, thereby reducing output torque loss of the threaded rod when moving in a first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Chen-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: D436526
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Chang-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: D515936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Chang-Hui Ko
  • Patent number: D551846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Sutech Trading Limited
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu
  • Patent number: D551856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu, Kuan-Hong Hsieh, Xiao-Guang Li
  • Patent number: D584271
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Sutech Trading Limited
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu
  • Patent number: D586865
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Sutech Trading Limited
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu
  • Patent number: D599345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu
  • Patent number: D599793
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Hui-An Ko, Tzu-Cheng Yu