Patents by Inventor Shun-De Bai
Shun-De Bai 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: 9360947Abstract: An input device includes a printed circuit board for outputting a signal, a supporting base fixed on the printed circuit board, and a cap pivoted to the supporting base. A protrusion is formed on an end of the cap for contacting against the printed circuit board when the cap is not pressed down. The cap pivots relative to the supporting base when the cap is pressed down. The input device further includes a resilient conductive component disposed between the printed circuit board and the cap for being pressed by the cap to conduct the printed circuit board when the cap is pressed down.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 9229538Abstract: An information input unit includes a carrying module disposed on a base and movable between a first position and a second position, and an input module disposed on and moveable along with the carrying module. The input module includes a touch-pad mechanism including a touch pad configured to be pressed to a pressed position and to generate a touch signal upon being touched, a resilient supporting mechanism resiliently supporting the touch pad to enable the touch pad to return to its original position from the pressed position, and a pressing mechanism disposed below the touch pad and configured to generate a pressing signal upon being pressed by the touch pad.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: San-Pao Kao, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Shun-De Bai, Bao-Jun Chen
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Patent number: 9042091Abstract: portable electronic device includes a host module, a display module and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is pivotally connected to the host module and the display module. The hinge structure includes a support frame, a rotating component and two pivotal components. An end of the rotating component is installed inside the support frame and another end of the rotating component is installed inside the display module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a first rotating direction relative to the support frame. The two pivotal components are disposed at opposite sides of the support frame and separated from the rotating component. An end of each pivotal component is installed inside the support frame and another end of each pivotal component is installed inside the host module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a second rotating direction relative to the host module.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Winstron CorporationInventors: Wen-Chi Hsu, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Chu-Chia Tsai, Chin-Ming Wei, San-Pao Kao, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Hung-Chih Chen, Shun-De Bai
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Patent number: 8963034Abstract: A keyswitch structure includes a bottom board, a circuit board disposed on the bottom board, a resilient member, a key cap and two supporting members. The bottom board is formed with two first holes spaced apart from each other. The key cap is located over the bottom board, and includes two pivoting portions that are spaced apart from each other. Each supporting member has an end pivoted to a respective one of the pivoting portions of the key cap, and an opposite end pivoted to the bottom board. When the key cap is moved toward the bottom board and presses the resilient member, each of the supporting members engages at least partly a corresponding one of the first holes, and the resilient member triggers the circuit board so as to generate a corresponding signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8955196Abstract: A pivoting mechanism includes a first driving component, a second driving component and a pivot shaft. The first driving component includes a first pivoting portion and a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is disposed on the first pivoting portion. The second driving component includes a second pivoting portion, a second connecting portion, a positioning portion, a rotary unit and a rotary shaft. The second connecting portion is disposed on the second pivoting portion. The positioning portion is disposed on the second connecting portion. The positioning portion includes a slot structure, and the rotary unit is disposed inside the slot structure. The rotary shaft passes through the rotary unit, and two ends of the rotary shaft respectively pivot to inner walls of the slot structure. The pivot shaft is disposed between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Shun-De Bai
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Publication number: 20140345085Abstract: A pivoting mechanism includes a first driving component, a second driving component and a pivot shaft. The first driving component includes a first pivoting portion and a first connecting portion, the first connecting portion is disposed on the first pivoting portion. The second driving component includes a second pivoting portion, a second connecting portion, a positioning portion, a rotary unit and a rotary shaft. The second connecting portion is disposed on the second pivoting portion. The positioning portion is disposed on the second connecting portion. The positioning portion includes a slot structure, and the rotary unit is disposed inside the slot structure. The rotary shaft passes through the rotary unit, and two ends of the rotary shaft respectively pivot to inner walls of the slot structure. The pivot shaft is disposed between the first pivoting portion and the second pivoting portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventor: Shun-De Bai
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Patent number: 8897022Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a magnetic element on a base wall includes a frame, a retaining member, and a blocker. The frame is adapted to be connected to and is adapted to cooperate with the base wall to define a receiving space for receiving the magnetic element, and an opening communicating with the receiving space for entry of the magnetic element into the receiving space along a first assembly direction. The retaining member is adapted to be connected to the base wall in proximity to the frame. The blocker is engaged to the retaining member, and blocks the opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8861199Abstract: A locking mechanism is adapted for locking an object, and includes a housing and a locking member. The housing includes a base wall and a cover extending from the base wall to form a mounting space therebetween, and a mounting port in spatial communication with the mounting space and adapted for permitting the object to be moved into the mounting space therethrough in a mounting direction. The locking member is snapped onto the cover so as to prevent removal of the object from the mounting space through the mounting port in a direction opposite to the mounting direction, in such a manner that a portion of the locking member is disposed in proximity to the mounting port and abuts against one of the sides of the object facing the mounting port.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8854813Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable air suction device, comprising a driving structure, an air suction structure, and a link structure. The driving structure and the air suction structure are disposed on a housing of an electronic device. The link structure is disposed inside the housing. Both ends of the link structure correspond to the driving structure and the air suction structure, respectively. The driving structure drives one end of the link structure to move towards a first direction, and drives the other end of the link structure to move towards a second direction. The other end of the link structure pushes the air suction structure, and projects from the housing. Besides, the air suction structure corresponds to a heat dissipating device of the electronic device and draws a great deal of fluids into the electronic device for dissipating the heat of the electronic components in the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Shun-De Bai, Chen-Yi Liang
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Patent number: 8841569Abstract: A flat press button is provided. The press button includes a base plate, a link member, and a cap. The link member is disposed on the base plate. The cap, having an embossed strip and a flange, pivots at the link member, wherein the embossed strip and the flange are formed at the opposing sides of the cap, and the embossed strip and the flange are operated in a pivotal swinging manner around a pivot axis to abut the base plate alternatively.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8837147Abstract: An electronic device includes a battery module, a housing having first and second panels, and a fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism has a fixing portion extending from the battery module and engaging an opening in the first panel, a first fastening portion formed in the fixing portion, a cantilever formed in the second panel, and a second fastening portion formed on the cantilever and engaging the first fastening portion. The cantilever can be bent away from the fixing portion, such that the second fastening portion is disengaged from the first fastening portion, and that the fixing portion is urged by a protrusion on the cantilever to be disengaged from the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8792229Abstract: In an assembly of an electronic device and a battery, the battery includes a protrusion that is formed with an engaging hole, and the electronic device includes a housing and an engaging unit. The housing defines a receiving space and is formed with a first opening that is adapted for extension of the protrusion. The engaging unit includes a main body pivotable relative to the housing, an actuating member accessible from outside of the receiving space, and an engaging hook disposed on the main body adjacent to the first opening. The engaging hook is engageable with the engaging hole in the protrusion. The actuating member is actuable to pivot the main body so as to disengage the engaging hook from the engaging hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8772660Abstract: An input device with swing operation includes a supporting frame, a flexible printed circuit installed on the supporting frame for outputting a signal, a supporting base fixed on the supporting frame, a cap pivoted to the supporting base, and a hook respectively pivoted to the supporting base and the cap. An inclined angle is formed between the hook and the supporting frame when the cap is not pressed down. The hook and the cap pivots relative to the supporting base when the cap is pressed down. The input device further includes a resilient component disposed between the flexible printed circuit and the cap for being pressed by the cap to actuate the flexible printed circuit when the cap is pressed down.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8772661Abstract: A thin press button is provided. The press button includes a base plate, a link member, a cap, and at least one stopper. The link member, having a sliding recess, is disposed on the base plate. The cap pivots on the link member. The stopper has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end pivots on the cap and the second end is slidably disposed in the sliding recess.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Wistron Corp.Inventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Patent number: 8749971Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a magnetic switch disposed in the first body, and a second body connected pivotally to and covering openably the first body. The second body includes a housing, and an electronic component module disposed in the housing and coupled electrically to the magnetic switch. A fixing structure is disposed in the housing and includes a casing and a blocker. The casing defines a receiving space and an opening that communicates with the receiving space. A magnetic element is disposed in the receiving space through the opening. The blocker is rotatable to block the opening and prevent the magnetic element from moving out of the receiving space through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Publication number: 20140126134Abstract: portable electronic device includes a host module, a display module and a hinge structure. The hinge structure is pivotally connected to the host module and the display module. The hinge structure includes a support frame, a rotating component and two pivotal components. An end of the rotating component is installed inside the support frame and another end of the rotating component is installed inside the display module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a first rotating direction relative to the support frame. The two pivotal components are disposed at opposite sides of the support frame and separated from the rotating component. An end of each pivotal component is installed inside the support frame and another end of each pivotal component is installed inside the host module, so that the display module is capable of rotating in a second rotating direction relative to the host module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: Wen-Chi Hsu, Cheng-Hsing Liu, Chu-Chia Tsai, Chin-Ming Wei, San-Pao Kao, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Hung-Chih Chen, Shun-De Bai
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Patent number: 8653389Abstract: A keyswitch device includes a supporting seat, a key cap, a circuit board disposed on the supporting seat, and an elastic member located between the key cap and the circuit board. The supporting seat includes a base board and two first confining members that are formed on the base board and that are spaced apart from each other. The key cap includes a cap body and two first hooks that engage respectively the first confining members, thereby inhibiting the key cap to move in horizontal directions with respect to the supporting seat, and allowing the key cap to move vertically in a range equal to the height of the first blocking parts of the first confining members. When the key cap is moved downward, the elastic member deforms to press the circuit board so as to generate a corresponding signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao
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Publication number: 20130342995Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable air suction device, comprising a driving structure, an air suction structure, and a link structure. The driving structure and the air suction structure are disposed on a housing of an electronic device. The link structure is disposed inside the housing. Both ends of the link structure correspond to the driving structure and the air suction structure, respectively. The driving structure drives one end of the link structure to move towards a first direction, and drives the other end of the link structure to move towards a second direction. The other end of the link structure pushes the air suction structure, and projects from the housing. Besides, the air suction structure corresponds to a heat dissipating device of the electronic device and draws a great deal of fluids into the electronic device for dissipating the heat of the electronic components in the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATIONInventors: SHUN-DE BAI, CHEN-YI LIANG
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Publication number: 20130314345Abstract: An information input unit includes a carrying module disposed on a base and movable between a first position and a second position, and an input module disposed on and moveable along with the carrying module. The input module includes a touch-pad mechanism including a touch pad configured to be pressed to a pressed position and to generate a touch signal upon being touched, a resilient supporting mechanism resiliently supporting the touch pad to enable the touch pad to return to its original position from the pressed position, and a pressing mechanism disposed below the touch pad and configured to generate a pressing signal upon being pressed by the touch pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Wistron CorporationInventors: San-Pao KAO, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Shun-De Bai, Bao-Jun Chen
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Patent number: 8587396Abstract: An electronic device includes a magnetic switch, a magnetic element for actuating the magnetic switch to send a control signal to an electronic element module, and a retaining mechanism for retaining the magnetic element at a housing. The retaining mechanism includes a retaining casing, a connecting member, and a blocking member. The retaining casing is disposed on and cooperates with the housing to define a receiving space to receive the magnetic element, and has an opening in spatial communication with the receiving space. The blocking member is connected to the housing by the connecting member and is adjacent to the opening to prevent removal of the magnetic element from the receiving space through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Chen-Yi Liang, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chun-Chien Chen, Shun-De Bai, San-Pao Kao