Patents by Inventor Pin-Shian Wu
Pin-Shian Wu 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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Patent number: 7601925Abstract: A fixing device for mounting a button having a switch includes a base defining a though hole for receiving the switch, two first mounting walls adjacent to the through hole configured for clipping the button, a second mounting wall adjacent to the through hole and including a first blocking portion, an elastic piece adjacent to the through hole, and a third mounting wall extending from the elastic piece and including a second blocking portion. The first mounting walls are spaced by the through hole and located at two opposite sides of the through hole. Each first mounting wall includes a hook. The hooks are opposite to each other configured for clipping the button. The second mounting wall and the elastic piece are located at another two opposite sides of the through hole. The first blocking portion and the second blocking portion are configured for blocking the button therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lian-Chen Li, Guang-Yao Lee, Pin-Shian Wu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen
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Patent number: 7575203Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device defining at least a mounting hole in a bottom thereof, the mounting apparatus comprises a bracket and a locking member. A support plate is arranged inward from a sidewall of the bracket. The storage device is disposed on the support plate. The locking member is movably connected to the bracket, and comprises at least one locking portion. The at least one locking portion is inserted in the at least one mounting hole to hold the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hao Lan, Yu-Hai Liu, Pin-Shian Wu, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
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Patent number: 7516935Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame, a pair of clamping arms, and a pair of pivoting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to each of the clamping arms, and a pivoting portion pivotally connected to two ends of the base frame. The pivoting portion includes a device by which the clamping arms capable of being turned to a position and kept in the position.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Pin-Shian Wu, Ji-Guo Xu
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Patent number: 7495908Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device to a drive bracket. The data storage device is locked to the drive bracket via a locking module. The locking module includes a housing member attached to the drive bracket, and a pushing member, a locking member, and a releasing member that are attached to the housing member. The pushing member is driven by a pushing action of the data storage device for releasing the locking member in a first direction for locking the data storage device. The locking member is driven by the releasing member for unlocking the data storage device in an opposite direction with respect to the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xue-Cheng Zhang, Hao Lan, Pin-Shian Wu, Qin Guo, Chun-Chi Liang
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Patent number: 7492585Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Min Zhang, Qin Guo, Pin-Shian Wu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Chun-Chi Liang
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Patent number: 7490809Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame for supporting the computer chassis, a pair of clamping arms for sandwiching the computer chassis, a pair of pivoting members, and a pair of connecting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to the corresponding clamping arm, and a pivoting portion including a number of first engaging teeth. Each of the connecting members includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the base frame, and the second connecting portion includes a number of second engaging teeth engaged with the first engaging teeth of the corresponding pivoting member.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Pin-Shian Wu
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Patent number: 7413159Abstract: A stand for supporting a computer chassis (100) includes a base frame (10), a pair of clamping arms (20), and a hinge (3) pivotally connecting the clamping arms to the base frame. The base frame includes a pair of levers (12), and a beam (14) disposed between the levers. The hinge includes a pair of first connecting portion (30), a pair of second connecting portions (40) assembled with first connecting portions, and a shaft (50) pivotally engaging with the first and second connecting portions. The first connecting portions respectively hold free ends of the levers of the base frame therein. The second connecting portions respectively hold free ends of the clamping arms therein. The computer chassis is supported by the stand, seating on the shaft and the beam of the base frame and retained by the clamping arms.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Pin-Shian Wu, Ji-Guo Xu
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Patent number: 7336482Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignees: 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
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Patent number: 7318531Abstract: A mounting apparatus assembly includes a bracket (30) for accommodating a number of data storage devices (10) with studs (50) secured therein, and a handle (70) pivotally attached to each of the data storage devices via a connecting member (60). The bracket includes a pair of side plate (32a, 32b) each having a channel (35) for slidably receiving the studs. A pair of resilient members (36) is formed at opposite ends of each channel. A retaining protrusion (37) protrudes inwardly from an inner side of a front resilient member of an inner side plate. The data storage devices are secured in the bracket with the studs blocked by the retaining protrusions. In disassembly, move the resilient member with the retaining protrusion outwardly to disengage the studs from the retaining protrusion, and then draw the handle to release the data storage device from the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pin-Shian Wu
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Publication number: 20080000849Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device to a drive bracket. The data storage device is locked to the drive bracket via a locking module. The locking module includes a housing member attached to the drive bracket, and a pushing member, a locking member, and a releasing member that are attached to the housing member. The pushing member is driven by a pushing action of the data storage device for releasing the locking member in a first direction for locking the data storage device. The locking member is driven by the releasing member for unlocking the data storage device in an opposite direction with respect to the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: XUE-CHENG ZHANG, HAO LAN, PIN-SHIAN WU, QIN GUO, CHUN-CHI LIANG
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Patent number: 7299933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Ying Sin (William) Tin, Pin-Shian Wu
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Publication number: 20070268662Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: Wen-Min Zhang, Qin Guo, Pin-Shian Wu, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Chun-Chi Liang
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Patent number: 7252351Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Pin-Shian Wu
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Patent number: 7252350Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignees: 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
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Patent number: 7254018Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), a drive bracket (10) rotatably attached to the chassis and a holder (50). The chassis includes a pair of parallel beams (30,40). The drive bracket forms a sliding member (111). The holder is secured to one of the beams of the chassis, and defines a groove (531). A number of holding positions (534) are defined in the groove to selectively hold the sliding member of the drive bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong-Gang Zhang, Shao-Bo Han, Pin-Shian Wu
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Publication number: 20070075194Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device defining at least a mounting hole in a bottom thereof, the mounting apparatus comprises a bracket and a locking member. A support plate is arranged inward from a sidewall of the bracket. The storage device is disposed on the support plate. The locking member is movably connected to the bracket, and comprises at least one locking portion. The at least one locking portion is inserted in the at least one mounting hole to hold the storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hao Lan, Yu-Hai Liu, Pin-Shian Wu, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
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Publication number: 20070040079Abstract: A stand for supporting a computer chassis (100) includes a base frame (10), a pair of clamping arms (20), and a hinge (3) pivotally connecting the clamping arms to the base frame. The base frame includes a pair of levers (12), and a beam (14) disposed between the levers. The hinge includes a pair of first connecting portion (30), a pair of second connecting portions (40) assembled with first connecting portions, and a shaft (50) pivotally engaging with the first and second connecting portions. The first connecting portions respectively hold free ends of the levers of the base frame therein. The second connecting portions respectively hold free ends of the clamping arms therein. The computer chassis is supported by the stand, seating on the shaft and the beam of the base frame and retained by the clamping arms.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Pin-Shian Wu, Ji-Guo Xu
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Publication number: 20070001085Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame, a pair of clamping arms, and a pair of pivoting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to each of the clamping arms, and a pivoting portion pivotally connected to two ends of the base frame. The pivoting portion includes a device by which the clamping arms capable of being turned to a position and kept in the position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Pin-Shian Wu, Ji-Guo Xu
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Publication number: 20060289719Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame for supporting the computer chassis, a pair of clamping arms for sandwiching the computer chassis, a pair of pivoting members, and a pair of connecting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to the corresponding clamping arm, and a pivoting portion including a number of first engaging teeth. Each of the connecting members includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the base frame, and the second connecting portion includes a number of second engaging teeth engaged with the first engaging teeth of the corresponding pivoting member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Pin-Shian Wu
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Patent number: 7110251Abstract: A mounting device (10) is for mounting a plurality of expansion cards with cover plates (30) to a card cage (60) of a rear panel (80). Each cover plate includes an elongated portion (32) and a bent portion (34). The mounting device includes an elongated main body (12) with one end pivotally engaging in a mounting hole (84) of the rear panel, and a locking arm (14) extending from the other end of the main body. A plurality of resilient fingers (122) is formed from an inner face of the main body for pressing the bent portions of the cover plate. A block (144) is formed from an inner surface of the locking arm corresponding to a locking hole (682) of the card cage. Rotate the locking arm to lock the block to the hocking hole, thus the cover plates are secured to the card cage.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: Pin-Shian Wu