Patents by Inventor Hung-Chun Lu

Hung-Chun Lu 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: 20080225475
    Abstract: A computer case includes a chassis comprising a first wall and a second wall detachably attached to the first wall, a cover detachably attached to the first wall, and means for coupling the cover to the first wall. The coupling means is driven by the second wall to fix the cover to the first wall and prevent the cover from being detached from the first wall before the second wall disengaged from the first wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jie Zhang, Xiao-Yong Qin, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Patent number: 7374438
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a cover, a latch fixable to the cover and a base pivotally connectable with the cover. The latch includes a hook having a shank portion and a hook portion extending from the shank portion, and the shank portion defines a slanted surface thereon. The base includes a retaining portion engagable with the hook portion of the latch for fixing the cover to the base, and a stopper portion along which the slanted surface of the shank portion is slid thereby causing the cover to lift away from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Song Deng, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Patent number: 7365993
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for fixing an expansion card (20) in a base (10), the mounting apparatus includes a receiving portion (30), a bracket (40) and a latch (50). The receiving portion (30) is formed from the base (10) for receiving one end of the expansion card (20) therein, and the bracket (40) is formed from the base (10) opposite to the receiving portion (30). The latch (50) is rotatablely fixed in the bracket (40). The latch (50) includes a main body (55), a handle portion (52) and a pedestal (51) extending from two end of the main body (55) respectively, and the other end of the expansion card (20) is engaged between the handle portion (52) and the pedestal (51).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Song Deng, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Patent number: 7306480
    Abstract: A wire holder for fixing two or more wires on a plate of an electronic device includes a fixing portion and a latch formed on the plate. The fixing portion includes two sidewalls, and the latch is formed between the sidewalls. The latch includes a main body, two elastic arms extending from two lateral ends of the main body toward the sidewalls respectively. Two latching portions are formed on top portions of the elastic arms respectively, and the latching portions extend toward directions contrary to extending directions of the corresponding elastic arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zheng Shi, Hung-Chun Lu, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20070155225
    Abstract: A wire holder for fixing two or more wires on a plate of an electronic device includes a fixing portion and a latch formed on the plate. The fixing portion includes two sidewalls, and the latch is formed between the sidewalls. The latch includes a main body, two elastic arms extending from two lateral ends of the main body toward the sidewalls respectively. Two latching portions are formed on top portions of the elastic arms respectively, and the latching portions extend toward directions contrary to extending directions of the corresponding elastic arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zheng Shi, Hung-Chun Lu, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20070120372
    Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latching member and a button. The latching member is slidably installed in a cover unit. The latching member includes a hook for engaging with a base unit, a groove is defined in the latching member, and a slanted surface is defined adjoining the groove. The button is movably fixed to the cover unit. The button includes a pushing portion received in the groove of the latching member and engaging with the slanted surface adjoining the groove. The button can be operated to drive the latching member to slide for disengaging the hook from the base unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jie Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo
  • Publication number: 20070120373
    Abstract: An exemplary latch mechanism includes a cover piece, and a latch member. The cover piece includes a base wall, and a flange extending perpendicularly from the base wall. The base wall includes a pair of slots defined therein, and a stop board. The flange includes a cutout defined therein. The latch member is slidably attached to the cover piece and includes a frame slidably received in the cutout of the flange, and a pair of arms having a pair of hooks depending therefrom to movably extend through the slots of the cover piece. The frame includes a rectangular hole defined therein, and a post extending into the hole from an inside wall thereof. A resilient member is fixed around the post and movably engages with the stop board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, HUNG-CHUN LU, WEN-KANG LO, CHIEN-LI TSAI
  • Publication number: 20070115402
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a bracket, an LCD panel, and a mounting member. The bracket includes a bezel, and a cover mounted to the bezel. One of the bezel and the cover includes a first side, and a second side opposite to the first side. A side of the LCD panel is mounted to the first side of the one of the bezel and the cover. The mounting member secures to an opposite side of the LCD panel. The mounting member includes a mounting tab being capable of mounting to the positioning portion at different positions relative to the positioning portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, WEN-KANG LO, HUNG-CHUN LU, CHIEN-LI TSAI
  • Publication number: 20070090248
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for supporting an LCD module, the supporting apparatus comprises a pivoting member, a fastener assembly connecting the pivoting member to the LCD module, a supporter and a connecting member. The supporter comprises a base wall and two sidewalls extending from the base wall. The connecting member connects the pivoting member to the supporter, and comprises a top wall and two arms extending from two opposite edges of the top wall. The arms are mounted to the sidewalls of the supporter separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiang Zhao, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Patent number: 7205475
    Abstract: A cover assembly for covering a hinge (31) of a portable device includes a base (10) and a cover (20). The base (10) includes a fixing portion (11) protruding therefrom, a pair of slide protrusions (114) is formed on the fixing portion (11), and a latching slot (19) is defined in the base (10) adjacent the fixing portion (11). The cover (20) includes a pair of sliding slots (211) corresponding to the slide protrusions (114), and a hook (231) is formed on the cover (20) for engaging the latching slot (19).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai, Jiang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20070077788
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a cover, a latch fixable to the cover and a base pivotally connectable with the cover. The latch includes a hook having a shank portion and a hook portion extending from the shank portion, and the shank portion defines a slanted surface thereon. The base includes a retaining portion engagable with the hook portion of the latch for fixing the cover to the base, and a stopper portion along which the slanted surface of the shank portion is slid thereby causing the cover to lift away from the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Song Deng, Hung-Chun Lu, Weng-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070045151
    Abstract: An electronic device enclosure having a protective layer includes a shell, a first protective piece, a second protective piece and a connecting piece. The shell includes an outer surface and an inner surface, the first protective piece covers the outer surface of the shell, and the second protective piece covers the inner surface of the shell. The connecting piece connects the first protective piece to the second protective piece so that they cooperatively enclose the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070035922
    Abstract: An exemplary ejection apparatus is provided for ejecting a data storage device out of a chassis. The ejection apparatus includes a pair of driving members, a connecting member, and an operating member. The operating member is slidably attached to the chassis and the connecting member. The connecting member includes a pair of second steps. The driving members are pivotably crossed together and attached to the chassis. Each of the driving members includes a driving portion with a slanting wall formed at one free end thereof, and a first step formed at the other end thereof slidably engaging with the corresponding second step. The operating member moves the connecting member to urge a scissoring movement of the driving member, with the first steps slidably engaging with the second steps. The driving portions push the data storage device out of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070035934
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for fixing an expansion card (20) in a base (10), the mounting apparatus includes a receiving portion (30), a bracket (40) and a latch (50). The receiving portion (30) is formed from the base (10) for receiving one end of the expansion card (20) therein, and the bracket (40) is formed from the base (10) opposite to the receiving portion (30). The latch (50) is rotatablely fixed in the bracket (40). The latch (50) includes a main body (55), a handle portion (52) and a pedestal (51) extending from two end of the main body (55) respectively, and the other end of the expansion card (20) is engaged between the handle portion (52) and the pedestal (51).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Song Deng, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070025070
    Abstract: A securing assembly includes a chassis comprising a top wall, a keyboard mounted on the top wall of the chassis, at least one securing member pivotably mounted on the chassis, and at least one elastic member. The chassis defines a positioning hole therein. The at least one securing member has a securing portion for locking the keyboard, a releasing portion for unlocking the keyboard, and a positioning portion engaging in the positioning hole of the chassis for positioning the securing member. The at least one elastic member is attached to the at least one securing member and the chassis for urging the at least one securing member to pivot, thereby unlocking the keyboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Shui-Jun Ye, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
  • Publication number: 20070014088
    Abstract: A pushing assembly is provided for pushing an electronic module out of a computer enclosure. The pushing assembly includes an installing portion, and a pushing member. The installing portion is arranged in the computer enclosure. The pushing portion is installed to the installing portion. The installing portion includes a manipulating section. The computer enclosure defined a slot. The manipulating section is received in the slot of the computer enclosure. The manipulating section is turned to rotate the pushing member and the pushing member pushes the electronic module to slide a certain distance to facilitate the electronic module being taken out from the computer enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
  • Publication number: 20070002002
    Abstract: A pushing assembly is provided for pushing a data storage device out of a computer enclosure. The pushing assembly includes an installing portion, a pushing member and an operation portion. The installing portion is arranged in the computer enclosure. The pushing member is disposed in the installing portion. The operation portion is attached to the pushing member. The operation portion drives the pushing member to slide along the installing portion and the pushing member pushes the data storage device to slide a certain distance to facilitate the data storage device being taken out from the computer enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Qi-Fei Fan, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20070002548
    Abstract: A pulling assembly is provided for pulling an electronic module out of a computer enclosure. The pulling assembly includes an installing portion, a pulling member and an manipulating section. The installing portion is formed on the computer enclosure. The pulling member is slidably arranged in the computer enclosure by the installing portion. The manipulating section pivotally connected to the pulling member. The manipulating section drives the pulling member to slide along the installing portion and the pulling member pulls the electronic module to slide a certain distance to facilitate the electronic module being taken out from the computer enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hung-Chun Lu, Qi-Fei Fan, Wen-Kang Lo, Xiao-Gang Jiang, Chien-Li Tsai
  • Publication number: 20060291159
    Abstract: A pushing assembly is provided for pushing a data storage device out of a computer enclosure. The pushing assembly includes a pair of receiving portions, a restricting portion, a pushing device, and a stopping member. The receiving portions and the restricting portion are arranged in the computer enclosure. The pushing device is assembled on the data storage device. The pushing device comprises a pair of pushing portions. The pushing portions press against the receiving portions respectively to push the pushing device moving. The pushing device drives the data storage device to slide a certain distance to facilitate the data storage device being taken out from the computer enclosure. The stopping member is arranged in the restricting portion to keep the pushing device at a locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
  • Publication number: 20060272839
    Abstract: A cover assembly for covering a hinge (31) of a portable device includes a base (10) and a cover (20). The base (10) includes a fixing portion (11) protruding therefrom, a pair of slide protrusions (114) is formed on the fixing portion (11), and a latching slot (19) is defined in the base (10) adjacent the fixing portion (11). The cover (20) includes a pair of sliding slots (211) corresponding to the slide protrusions (114), and a hook (231) is formed on the cover (20) for engaging the latching slot (19).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD
    Inventors: Xiao-Gang Jiang, Hung-Chun Lu, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai, Jiang Zhao