Patents by Inventor Min-Chang Chen
Min-Chang 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).
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Publication number: 20240069299Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism includes a movable assembly, a fixed assembly, and a driving assembly. The movable assembly is configured to be connected to an optical element. The movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly in a range of motion. The optical element driving mechanism further includes a positioning assembly configured to position the movable assembly at a predetermined position relative to the fixed assembly when the driving assembly is not operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Inventors: Chao-Chang HU, Kuen-Wang TSAI, Liang-Ting HO, Chao-Hsi WANG, Chih-Wei WENG, He-Ling CHANG, Che-Wei CHANG, Sheng-Zong CHEN, Ko-Lun CHAO, Min-Hsiu TSAI, Shu-Shan CHEN, Jungsuck RYOO, Mao-Kuo HSU, Guan-Yu SU
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Patent number: 10618600Abstract: A speed-changing method of bicycle suitable for controlling a gear ratio of a bicycle is provided. The bicycle has a front electronic derailleur, a rear electronic derailleur, a controller, and a controlling switch. The controller stores a gear-ratio table. The speed-changing method of bicycle includes the following steps. The controlling switch is triggered to generate a speed-increasing signal or a laborsaving signal. The controller controls the front and rear electronic derailleurs according to the speed-increasing signal or the laborsaving signal to increase the gear ratio along a speed-increasing path of the gear-ratio table or decrease the gear ratio along a laborsaving path of the gear-ratio table respectively. On the other hand, the front and rear electronic derailleurs are started simultaneously at a first switch point of the speed-increasing path or a second switch point of the laborsaving path, and the first switch point is different from the second switch point.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung-Wei Lin, Min-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 10507885Abstract: An automatic control method suitable for a bicycle system is provided. The bicycle system has a gear ratio and a toque ratio formed by an auxiliary torque and a pedaling torque. The automatic control method includes following steps: sensing a pedaling cadence and the pedaling torque of the bicycle system in a riding state; setting a first cadence threshold and a second cadence threshold according to a preset pedaling cadence while the first cadence threshold is greater than the second cadence threshold; and determining whether the pedaling cadence is greater than the first cadence threshold or less than the second cadence threshold so as to set to increase or decrease the gear ratio. In addition, a bicycle system suitable for the automatic control method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-Chang Chen, Wei-Chieh Ho, Chung-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20180127059Abstract: A speed-changing method of bicycle suitable for controlling a gear ratio of a bicycle is provided. The bicycle has a front electronic derailleur, a rear electronic derailleur, a controller, and a controlling switch. The controller stores a gear-ratio table. The speed-changing method of bicycle includes the following steps. The controlling switch is triggered to generate a speed-increasing signal or a laborsaving signal. The controller controls the front and rear electronic derailleurs according to the speed-increasing signal or the laborsaving signal to increase the gear ratio along a speed-increasing path of the gear-ratio table or decrease the gear ratio along a laborsaving path of the gear-ratio table respectively. On the other hand, the front and rear electronic derailleurs are started simultaneously at a first switch point of the speed-increasing path or a second switch point of the laborsaving path, and the first switch point is different from the second switch point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Applicant: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chung-Wei Lin, Min-Chang Chen
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Publication number: 20170334514Abstract: An automatic control method suitable for a bicycle system is provided. The bicycle system has a gear ratio and a toque ratio formed by an auxiliary torque and a pedaling torque. The automatic control method includes following steps: sensing a pedaling cadence and the pedaling torque of the bicycle system in a riding state; setting a first cadence threshold and a second cadence threshold according to a preset pedaling cadence while the first cadence threshold is greater than the second cadence threshold; and determining whether the pedaling cadence is greater than the first cadence threshold or less than the second cadence threshold so as to set to increase or decrease the gear ratio. In addition, a bicycle system suitable for the automatic control method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-Chang Chen, Wei-Chieh Ho, Chung-Wei Lin
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Patent number: 9676441Abstract: An automatic control shock absorber system for a bicycle is provided. The system includes one or more sensors. A controller outputs a control signal to a damping adjuster according to the one or more sensors, such that the damping adjuster controls level of damping force based on the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO. LTDInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Min-Chang Chen, Chung-Wei Lin
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Patent number: 9540067Abstract: An apparatus for automatically controlling a shock absorber system for a bicycle comprises a position sensor system configured to detect information indicative of a position of a rider of the bicycle and a controller in communication with the position sensor system. The controller adjusts the shock absorber system based on the detected information. The adjusting of the shock absorber system can include adjusting a damping force of the shock absorber system and/or adjusting sag of the shock absorber system.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO. LTDInventors: Min-Chang Chen, Chung-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20160297496Abstract: An apparatus for automatically controlling a shock absorber system for a bicycle comprises a position sensor system configured to detect information indicative of a position of a rider of the bicycle and a controller in communication with the position sensor system. The controller adjusts the shock absorber system based on the detected information. The adjusting of the shock absorber system can include adjusting a damping force of the shock absorber system and/or adjusting sag of the shock absorber system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2015Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO. LTDInventors: Min-Chang Chen, Chung-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20160046339Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a riding posture is suitable for detecting a riding posture of a rider riding a bicycle. The apparatus for detecting a riding posture includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor is connected to the bicycle to sense a relationship between the rider and the bicycle and output a sensing signal accordingly. The controller receives the sensing signal and determines whether the riding posture of the rider is a sitting posture or a standing posture according to the sensing signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Applicant: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO. LTDInventors: Min-Chang Chen, Chung-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20150130153Abstract: An automatic control shock absorber system for a bicycle is provided. The system includes one or more sensors. A controller outputs a control signal to a damping adjuster according to the one or more sensors, such that the damping adjuster controls level of damping force based on the sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO. LTDInventors: Chien-Hung Chen, Min-Chang Chen, Chung-Wei Lin
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Publication number: 20070249468Abstract: A system adapted for use with an exercise machine for monitoring exercise performance includes: a pulse detecting unit adapted for detecting a pulse of a user; a torque detecting unit adapted to detect a torque exerted by the user; a user interface unit for allowing user input of user-specific parameters and displaying data to the user; and a control unit electrically coupled to the other elements. The control unit determines a target exercise amount for the user with reference to the pulse, the torque, and the user-specific parameters. The control unit further determines an actual exercise amount during exercise by the user with reference to the torque. The user interface unit displays the target exercise amount through an exercise indicating pattern that is selectively activated according to the actual exercise amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Publication number: 20070163380Abstract: A bicycle pedal is adapted to be rotatably mounted on a pedal shaft of a bicycle about an axis, and includes a tread having upper and lower treading surfaces disposed respectively at two opposite sides of the axis. The upper and lower treading surfaces converge along the axis such that a first thickness defined between first surface ends of the upper and lower treading surfaces is larger than a second thickness defined between second surface ends of the upper and lower treading surfaces, thereby enabling the rider to rest the inside and outside portions of a foot on one of the upper and lower treading surfaces for stead and smooth pedaling of the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Publication number: 20070018421Abstract: A foldable bicycle includes front and rear frames pivotally connected to each other by a horizontal journal pin that is non-parallel to a rear wheel axle such that the rear frame is turnable between unfolded and folded positions. A bracing lever has a pivot end pivotally mounted on one of the front and rear frames, and a retaining end operable to turn between a retained position to be prevented from disengaging from the other one of the front and rear frames when the rear frame is in the unfolded position, and a releasing position to permit turning of the rear frame so as to fold the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2005Publication date: January 25, 2007Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 7165642Abstract: A vehicle chassis includes: first and second chassis parts; a locking unit including a first engaging part that is pivoted to the first chassis part and that is formed with first and second engaging recesses, a second engaging part mounted on the second chassis part and formed with a tongue such that the tongue pushes the first engaging part to rotate from an unlocking position to a locking position and slides into the first recess during coupling of the first and second chassis parts; and a retaining unit including a retaining part that is pivoted to the first chassis part and that has an engaging end which extends into the second recess when the retaining part is disposed at a retaining position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 7140629Abstract: A foldable bicycle has a frame unit and a positioning unit. The frame unit includes a front wheel unit disposed on a front frame rod, a rear wheel unit disposed on a rear frame rod and aligned with the front wheel unit along a longitudinal direction of the bicycle, and a horizontal pivot pin interconnecting the front and rear frame rods rotatably such that the pivot pin and rotating axes of the front and rear wheel units forming generally an isosceles triangle. The positioning unit positions the rear frame rod behind the front frame rod, and is operable to allow for rotation of the front and rear frame rods about the pivot pin so as to dispose the bicycle at a folded position, where the front and rear wheel units are aligned with each other along a transverse direction of the bicycle.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Patent number: 7131696Abstract: A seat device includes: a seat-supporting post unit; a lower bracket secured to the seat-supporting post unit; a seat unit including an upper bracket that is pivoted to the lower bracket; first and second engaging members formed on the lower bracket; and a third engaging member movable between an engaging position and a releasing position. The third engaging member engages the first engaging member when the seat unit is disposed at the non-folded position and when the third engaging member is disposed at the engaging position. The third engaging member engages releasably the second engaging member when the seat unit is disposed at the folded position and when the third engaging member is disposed at the engaging position.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2005Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min-Chang Chen
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Publication number: 20060061060Abstract: A foldable bicycle has a frame unit and a positioning unit. The frame unit includes a front wheel unit disposed on a front frame rod, a rear wheel unit disposed on a rear frame rod and aligned with the front wheel unit along a longitudinal direction of the bicycle, and a horizontal pivot pin interconnecting the front and rear frame rods rotatably such that the pivot pin and rotating axes of the front and rear wheel units forming generally an isosceles triangle. The positioning unit positions the rear frame rod behind the front frame rod, and is operable to allow for rotation of the front and rear frame rods about the pivot pin so as to dispose the bicycle at a folded position, where the front and rear wheel units are aligned with each other along a transverse direction of the bicycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2004Publication date: March 23, 2006Inventor: Min-Chang Chen