Patents by Inventor Ming-Ke Chen

Ming-Ke 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: 7748883
    Abstract: An exemplary mounting apparatus is for adjustably fixing a light guide pipe in a chassis of an electronic device. The chassis includes a mounting plate. The mounting apparatus includes a first sleeve engaging with the light guide pipe, a second sleeve attached to the mounting plate, and a resilient member disposed between the first sleeve and the second sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke Sun, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 7742296
    Abstract: A computer includes a chassis, a motherboard, an air guiding member, and a fan. The chassis includes a rear wall at a rear side thereof and a sidewall at a lateral side thereof. The rear wall defines a plurality of inlet holes therein, and the sidewall defines a plurality of outlet holes therein. The motherboard is received in the chassis opposite to the sidewall, a heat sink is installed on the motherboard for dissipating heat generated by a processor mounted on the motherboard. The air guiding member is received in the chassis at a front side, for guiding air drawn into the chassis through the inlet holes toward the outlet holes. The fan is used for drawing air from outside of the chassis through the inlet holes, and blowing the air out of the chassis through the outlet holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsiu-Chang Lai, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Publication number: 20100103624
    Abstract: A heat dissipating device with a temperature detecting function includes a heat sink module, a temperature detecting unit, a control unit, and a display unit. The heat sink module is configured for dissipating heat for a heat-generating electrical device. The temperature detecting unit is capable of sensing a temperature of the heat sink module, and converting an analog signal of the sensed temperature to a digital signal. The control unit transforms the digital signal to a display signal. The display unit receives the digital signal for displaying the sensed temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-KE CHEN, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Patent number: 7701708
    Abstract: A heat dissipation assembly for dissipating heat from a heat-generating component includes a first heat sink mounted on the heat-generating component for dissipating heat therefrom, and a second heat sink movably mounted to the first heat sink, to be adjustable relative to the first heat sink. The second heat sink can be moved to a desired position to fit a need of heat dissipation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Yi Wu, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 7701723
    Abstract: A protecting apparatus is provided for protecting a chip that is mounted on a subminiature circuit board. The protecting apparatus includes a supporting seat for mounting the subminiature circuit board thereon, and a protective cover for receiving the subminiature circuit board and the supporting seat therein. The supporting seat includes a locking element. The protective cover includes a connecting element corresponding to the locking element. The supporting seat is fixed in the protective cover via the locking element engaging with the connecting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Hung-Yi Wu, Guang-Yi Zhang, Jiang-Ping Zhu, Ming-Ke Chen
  • Patent number: 7690839
    Abstract: A thermal testing apparatuses for a server system (22) includes a heating module (16), at least one temperature sensor (191), a micro control unit (MCU) (192), a trigger controlling circuit (193) and a display module (20). The heating module heats airflow at an entry of the server system. The temperature sensor senses temperature at the entry of the server system, and outputs temperature signals. The MCU receives temperature signals and converts them to temperatures in degrees. The trigger controlling circuit is electrically connected to the MCU to receive a controlling signal, and controls turning the heating module on or off. The display module is electrically connected to the MCU for showing the temperatures in degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun, Xiao-Zhu Chen, Ming-Ke Chen
  • Patent number: 7643289
    Abstract: A frame for mounting a data storage device, includes a holder configured for mounting the data storage thereto, a baffle board mounted to the holder, and a V-shaped air guiding board mounted to the holder between the baffle board and the data storage device. An intake defined in the baffle board is configured to let airflow therethrough to cool the data storage device mounted to the frame. The opening of the ā€œVā€ of the air guiding board faces the data storage device. Because of the V-shaped air guiding board, the frame efficiently dissipates heat from and around the data storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 7643299
    Abstract: A clip for mounting a heat sink on a circuit board includes a positioning coil for rotatably engaging with the heat sink. Two elongated arms extend from two ends of a line bisecting the positioning coil respectively, and a pair of hooks formed at distal portions of the two arms respectively for engaging with the circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hsiu-Chang Lai, Hung-Yi Wu, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun, Xiao-Zhu Chen, Ming-Ke Chen
  • Publication number: 20090219254
    Abstract: A notebook computer with dual screens includes a first display screen, a second display screen has a touch screen function, a motherboard includes a north bridge and a south bridge, a super input/output device, a touch screen control circuit is connected to the south bridge through the super input/output device, a channel selection circuit is connected to an output of the touch screen control circuit, first and second signal selection circuits are respectively connected to two outputs of the channel selection circuit via a switch, and a video card with dual ports. The first and second display screens are respectively connected to the first and second signal selection circuits. The two ports of the video card are connected to the first and second signal selection circuits. An input of the video card is connected to the motherboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HSIU-CHANG LAI, MING-KE CHEN, KE SUN
  • Patent number: 7573716
    Abstract: A bolster plate assembly for a printed circuit board includes a first structure member, a second structure member rotatably mounted to the first structure member, and a plurality of locking members. Two spaced, elongated sliding slots are defined in the first structure member. Two spaced, elongated sliding slots are defined in the second structure member. The locking members are slidably attached in the sliding slots of the first and second structure members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke Sun, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 7554810
    Abstract: A heat dissipating apparatus includes a plurality of posts for being detachably attached to a circuit board adjacent a socket mounted thereon, a mounting frame for being attached to the heat dissipation module, and a plurality of support devices. Each support device comprises an enlarged flange portion, a support portion extending up from an upper surface of the flange portion, and a coupling portion extending down from a lower surface of the flange portion and detachably installable to a corresponding post, thereby suspending the heat dissipation module over the socket. A plurality of sleeve bodies is for respectively receiving the posts, and configured for being sandwiched between the corresponding flange portions and the circuit board. A plurality of fasteners extending from the mounting frame is engagable with the support portions respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ke Sun, Zhen-Xing Ye, Ming-Ke Chen, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Publication number: 20090161321
    Abstract: A heat dissipating apparatus includes a plurality of posts for being detachably attached to a circuit board adjacent a socket mounted thereon, a mounting frame for being attached to the heat dissipation module, and a plurality of support devices. Each support device comprises an enlarged flange portion, a support portion extending up from an upper surface of the flange portion, and a coupling portion extending down from a lower surface of the flange portion and detachably installable to a corresponding post, thereby suspending the heat dissipation module over the socket. A plurality of sleeve bodies is for respectively receiving the posts, and configured for being sandwiched between the corresponding flange portions and the circuit board. A plurality of fasteners extending from the mounting frame is engagable with the support portions respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) Co., LTD
    Inventors: KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20090160837
    Abstract: A display includes a display circuit, a power module connected to the display circuit to supply power thereto, a display card chip, and a switch. The power module is connected to a power pin of the display card chip via the switch. A driving pin of the display card chip is connected to the display circuit and is able to control the display to display a white screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HSIU-CHANG LAI, MING-KE CHEN, KE SUN
  • Publication number: 20090164685
    Abstract: An expansion device includes a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) card, a hard disk connector, a hard disk drive (HDD), and a signal converter. The PCI card includes PCI pins for connecting to a PCI slot of a motherboard of a computer. The connector is arranged on the PCI card. The HDD is attached to the PCI card and connected to the connector. The signal converter is connected between the hard disk connector and the PCI pins. The signal converter receives a PCI signal from the PCI slot through the PCI pins, and converts the PCI signal to a signal suitable for and provided to a HDD through the connector. When the HDD completes reading and writing, the signal converter receives a feedback signal from the HDD through the connector, and converts the feedback signal to a PCI signal for being provided to the motherboard through the PCI pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-ZHU CHEN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN, KE SUN, HSIU-CHANG LAI
  • Publication number: 20090154109
    Abstract: A heat sink assembly includes a heat sink and a clip for securing the heat sink to a circuit board with a pair of securing members mounted thereon. The clip is a bent resilient wire including a positioning portion disposed on the heat sink and a pair of arms extending from opposite ends of the positioning portion. Each arm includes an operation portion suspended above the heat sink and a hook connecting with the operation portion. The securing members are located at opposite lateral sides of the electronic component respectively. The two hooks are configured for engaging with the securing members, correspondingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: MING-KE CHEN, KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20090153005
    Abstract: A cabinet is provided for electronic devices. The cabinet includes a rack receiving a plurality of electronic device, and a climbing platform. The climbing platform includes a receiving member installed in the rack, and a folding stepladder slidably received in the receiving member. The folding stepladder is pulled out from the receiving member and unfolded to become a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Publication number: 20090146030
    Abstract: A bracket is mounted to a computer and configured for fixing a hard disk drive. The computer includes a case with a rear wall, and a main board mounted in the case. The main board includes an expansion socket set thereon. The bracket includes a first supporting member including an inserting portion extending therefrom configured for engaging with the expansion socket of the main board, a second supporting member mounted to the first supporting member and configured for being mounted to the rear wall of the computer, and a fixing member mounted to the first supporting member and configured for mounting the hard disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-ZHU CHEN, KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN
  • Patent number: 7545635
    Abstract: A covering apparatus for covering an expansion slot of a rear panel of a computer enclosure, includes a receiving box mounted to the rear panel at a first end of the expansion slot, and an extendable cover received in the receiving box. The cover has a covering body configured for covering the expansion slot, a securing end at one end of the covering body for being secured to the receiving box, and an extension end at an opposite end of the covering body for being extended out and secured to the rear panel at a second end of the expansion slot opposite to the first end to retain the covering body covering the expansion slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Ke Chen, Ke Sun
  • Publication number: 20090109609
    Abstract: A storage server includes a base, a storage module, and a controller module. The storage module is removably received in the base at a side thereof. The storage module includes a bracket, at least one hard disk, and a backplane. The bracket defines at least one receiving space therein. The at least one hard disk is received in the receiving space. The backplane is fixed to the bracket facing the hard disk, for being electrically connected to the hard disk. At least one first connector is fixed to the backplane. The controller module is received at an opposite side of the base and capable of receiving a plurality of auxiliary components to serve the at least one hard disk via the backplane of the bracket. The controller module has at least one second connector for electrically connecting to the first connector of the backplane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HSIU-CHANG LAI, KE SUN, ZHEN-XING YE, MING-KE CHEN, XIAO-ZHU CHEN
  • Patent number: 7518320
    Abstract: An exemplary LED control circuit includes an observation circuit to detect brightness of ambient light and generating a voltage signal accordingly; a sampling circuit to receive the voltage signal and generate a control signal according to the voltage signal; a controller to generate a selection signal according to the control signal received from the sampling circuit; and a regulating circuit connected to an LED driving circuit for adjusting a current of the LED driving circuit according to the selection signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Zhu Chen, Ming-Ke Chen