Patents by Inventor Shao-Bo Han
Shao-Bo Han 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: 7494195Abstract: An electronic device enclosure includes a base (20), a bracket (10) pivotally connected with the base; and a pair of connecting pieces (30) pivotally attached to the bracket. The base forms a pair of projections (213). The connecting pieces each defines a guideway (35) corresponding to the projections for guiding rotation of the bracket with respect to the base, and a retaining hole (353) engaging with the projections for suspending the bracket over the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7486510Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device defining mounting apertures, includes a bracket for accommodating the data storage device, a locking member, and a mounting member mounted to the locking member. The bracket includes a side plate having a first bulge strip and a second bulge strip. The first bulge strip defines an insertion hole, and the second bulge strip defines a locking hole opposite to the insertion hole. A number of through holes is defined in the side plate. One end of the locking member forms an insertion portion to be inserted in the insertion hole, and the other end of the locking member forms a locking portion to be engaged in the locking hole. The mounting member forms a number of mounting pins to extend through the through holes of the bracket and engage in the mounting apertures of the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Yong-Gang Zhang
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Patent number: 7448587Abstract: A stand (20) for supporting a computer chassis (10) includes a support body (22), and a pair of clamping ledges (30) pivotally attached to the support body. The support body forms two resilient portions (25) corresponding to each clamping ledge. Each resilient portion forms a protrusion (34). Each clamping ledge corresponding to each resilient portion forms a pair of cutouts (36, 37). The pair of cutouts engages with the corresponding protrusion, respectively, to keep the corresponding clamping ledge in an upright position and horizontal position.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7428146Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a fixing member, an elastic member, and a side panel. The chassis includes a rear panel, a front panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel forming an opening together. The rear panel defines an aperture. The fixing member is slidably mounted on the rear panel. A fixing hole corresponding to the aperture is defined in the fixing member. A pressing tab extends forwardly and downwardly from a top of the fixing hole. The elastic member is connected to the rear panel and the fixing member. The side panel can cover the opening of the chassis. A bent sheet is bent inwardly from a rear side of the side panel. A hook extends forwardly from an edge of the bent sheet. The hook includes a first guiding surface extending forwardly and downwardly at a top of the hook, corresponding to the pressing tab.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7408767Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a bracket (10) for receiving a storage device (70), a latch member (30) and a fastener (50). The bracket includes a sidewall (12), and the sidewall defines spaced first and second sets of holes (125, 127) therein. The latch member includes a plurality of latches (361), the latches being extended through the first set of holes for engaging the storage device at a first position. The fastener detachably attaches the latch member to the sidewall, and the latches are extended through the second set of holes for engaging the storage device at a second position with the precondition that the latch member is turned around an axis defined by the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7369404Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device (10) defining apertures (122) in sidewalls (12) thereof includes a bracket (20), and a cover (30) rotatably attached to the bracket, and a pair of thumbscrews (40) securing the cover to the bracket. The bracket includes a first side plate (23) with a plurality of tips (231) engaging in the apertures, and a second side plate (24). The second side plate defines a cutout (25) and a pair threaded holes (247) therein. The cover is pivotally attached to the second plate and covers the cutout. The cover includes a plurality of tips (33) to engage in corresponding apertures of the storage device, and a pair of through holes (37). The thumbscrews extend through the through holes and engage in the threaded holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Wei-Bin Hua
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Patent number: 7327565Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket (50) for receiving a storage device (60) therein. A position-translating member (10) is attached to outside of the bracket selectively at first and second positions. A slidable member (30) is slidably attached to the position-translating member. A retention member (20) is received in the slidable member. The retention member includes four latches (213) for engaging in the storage device at the first and second positions thereby securely attaching the storage device in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2004Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7301762Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a drive bracket attached to the enclosure for receiving a data storage device therein, and a static protection device attached to the drive bracket. The drive bracket includes a recess with a plurality of catch orifices defined therein and a plurality of hooks formed thereon. The static protection device includes a main portion, and a side plate bent outwardly from the main portion. A plurality of catches is formed on the main portion engaging in the catch orifices of the drive bracket and a plurality of locking holes defined in the side plate corresponding with hooks of the drive bracket. The main portion and the side plate respectively connect with the data storage device and the front panel of the enclosure to provide a path to ground.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Patent number: 7283376Abstract: A mounting apparatus for expansion cards (80) comprises a bracket (20), a pair of sliding members (40) and a retainer (60). The bracket staying in the chassis (90) of a computer comprises a main body (22), at the edge of the main body extends inwardly a first guiding part (224). A sliding portion (42) and a clasp portion (48) are formed on each sliding member. The sliding portion can engage in the first guiding part slidably, a post (482) protrudes outwardly from each clasp portion. The retainer comprises a rear wall (62), a serial of slots are defined on the rear wall successively for the posts to slide in. The retainer moves up and down when the posts slide in the slots.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Zhen Kang
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Patent number: 7259960Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a drive bracket and a fixing plate. The data storage device has at least one locking hole in one sidewall. The drive bracket comprises a sidewall defining at least one through hole corresponding to the locking hole of the data storage device. The fixing plate is fixed on the drive bracket. The fixing plate comprises a first portion and a handling portion extending slantways from one end of the first portion. The other end of the first portion forms at least one insertion post which can extend through the through hole of the drive bracket and engage into the locking hole of the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei-Bin Hua, Kun-Ming Lin, Shao-Bo Han
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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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Patent number: 7218514Abstract: An I/O interface cover assembly includes a panel, a bracket for accommodating an I/O interface element, a driving device, a locking device and a button. The panel defines an opening and a button hole adjacent the opening. The bracket is received in the opening, and includes one end pivotally connected to the panel and the other end defining an I/O slot and a locking hole therein. The driving device is disposed between the panel and the bracket for driving the bracket out from the opening of the panel. The locking device is movably arranged to the panel, and engagable with the locking hole of the bracket. The locking device is disposed with a resilient element. The button is disposed in the button hole of the panel, and is able to press the locking device to disengage from the locking hole of the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Zhen Kang
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Patent number: 7218512Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a storage device (40) include a storage bracket (20) and a fixing plate (60). The storage bracket has a side panel (23a) defining at least one groove (24) for slidingly receiving the storage device. The fixing plate is attached to the side panel of the storage bracket. The fixing plate has at least one resilient latch (63) corresponding to the groove for securing the storage device. At least one ear (635) is formed on the latch. The ear abuts against the fixing plate before said latch is deformed excessively for releasing the storage device.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Publication number: 20060232925Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device defining mounting apertures, includes a bracket for accommodating the data storage device, a locking member, and a mounting member mounted to the locking member. The bracket includes a side plate having a first bulge strip and a second bulge strip. The first bulge strip defines an insertion hole, and the second bulge strip defines a locking hole opposite to the insertion hole. A number of through holes is defined in the side plate. One end of the locking member forms an insertion portion to be inserted in the insertion hole, and the other end of the locking member forms a locking portion to be engaged in the locking hole. The mounting member forms a number of mounting pins to extend through the through holes of the bracket and engage in the mounting apertures of the data storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2006Publication date: October 19, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Yong-Gang Zhang
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Publication number: 20060209508Abstract: A mounting apparatus for holding a storage device (10) defining apertures (122) in sidewalls (12) thereof includes a bracket (20), and a cover (30) rotatably attached to the bracket, and a pair of thumbscrews (40) securing the cover to the bracket. The bracket includes a first side plate (23) with a plurality of tips (231) engaging in the apertures, and a second side plate (24). The second side plate defines a cutout (25) and a pair threaded holes (247) therein. The cover is pivotally attached to the second plate and covers the cutout. The cover includes a plurality of tips (33) to engage in corresponding apertures of the storage device, and a pair of through holes (37). The thumbscrews extend through the through holes and engage in the threaded holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Shao-Bo Han, Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Wei-Bin Hua
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Publication number: 20060209501Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a fixing member, an elastic member, and a side panel. The chassis includes a rear panel, a front panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel forming an opening together. The rear panel defines an aperture. The fixing member is slidably mounted on the rear panel. A fixing hole corresponding to the aperture is defined in the fixing member. A pressing tab extends forwardly and downwardly from a top of the fixing hole. The elastic member is connected to the rear panel and the fixing member. The side panel can cover the opening of the chassis. A bent sheet is bent inwardly from a rear side of the side panel. A hook extends forwardly from an edge of the bent sheet. The hook includes a first guiding surface extending forwardly and downwardly at a top of the hook, corresponding to the pressing tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Publication number: 20060198115Abstract: A mounting apparatus for expansion cards (50) each having an end plate (53) includes a wall (11) having a cage (111) arranged thereto; a catch member (116) arranged to the wall; and a retaining piece (30) movable with respect to the cage and cooperating with the cage for sandwiching the end plates of the expansion cards therebetween. One end of the retaining piece is disengageably engageable with the catch member for being attached to the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Hsuan-Tsung Chen, Shao-Bo Han, Wei-Bin Hua
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Publication number: 20060198096Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a drive bracket and a fixing plate. The data storage device has at least one locking hole in one sidewall. The drive bracket comprises a sidewall defining at least one through hole corresponding to the locking hole of the data storage device. The fixing plate is fixed on the drive bracket. The fixing plate comprises a first portion and a handling portion extending slantways from one end of the first portion. The other end of the first portion forms at least one insertion post which can extend through the through hole of the drive bracket and engage into the locking hole of the data storage device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2006Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Wei-Bin Hua, Kun-Ming Lin, Shao-Bo Han
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Publication number: 20060193111Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a bracket (10) for receiving a storage device (70), a latch member (30) and a fastener (50). The bracket includes a sidewall (12), and the sidewall defines spaced first and second sets of holes (125, 127) therein. The latch member includes a plurality of latches (361), the latches being extended through the first set of holes for engaging the storage device at a first position. The fastener detachably attaches the latch member to the sidewall, and the latches are extended through the second set of holes for engaging the storage device at a second position with the precondition that the latch member is turned around an axis defined by the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2005Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision CO., LTD.Inventor: Shao-Bo Han
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Publication number: 20060120033Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong-Gang Zhang, Shao-Bo Han, Pin-Shian Wu