Patents by Inventor Tien-Ho Gau

Tien-Ho Gau 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: 10912689
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an assist wheel including a wheel, a handrim, an elastic component, two contact components, a driving assembly, two film sensors. The wheel is configured to be rotatably disposed on a wheelchair frame. The handrim is disposed on the wheel and rotatable with respect to the wheel. Two opposite ends of the elastic component are respectively connected to the wheel and the handrim. The two contact components are respectively disposed on the wheel and the handrim. The driving assembly is configured to be fixed to the wheelchair frame. The two film sensors are disposed on the driving assembly and respectively pressed by the two film sensors. Each of the two film sensors is configured to generate a sensor value. The controller is configured to receive the sensor values from the two film sensors and signal the driving assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chia-Jui Hu, Zeng-Lung Huang, Tien-Ho Gau, Chou-Zong Wu
  • Publication number: 20200107977
    Abstract: The disclosure provides an assist wheel including a wheel, a handrim, an elastic component, two contact components, a driving assembly, two film sensors. The wheel is configured to be rotatably disposed on a wheelchair frame. The handrim is disposed on the wheel and rotatable with respect to the wheel. Two opposite ends of the elastic component are respectively connected to the wheel and the handrim. The two contact components are respectively disposed on the wheel and the handrim. The driving assembly is configured to be fixed to the wheelchair frame. The two film sensors are disposed on the driving assembly and respectively pressed by the two film sensors. Each of the two film sensors is configured to generate a sensor value. The controller is configured to receive the sensor values from the two film sensors and signal the driving assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Chia-Jui HU, Zeng-Lung Huang, Tien-Ho Gau, Chou-Zong Wu
  • Publication number: 20120290186
    Abstract: A conveying device includes a multiplexing control device and power wheels, and the multiplexing control device includes sensors, a bus, a first controller and a second controller. The sensors are used to receive travelling information and output sensing signals. The bus is used to receive the sensing signals and output the sensing signals to the first controller and the second controller. When the conveying device operates, the first controller controls the power wheels according to the sensing signals. If the sensing signals are too complicated, the second controller performs processing together with the first controller. If the first controller is damaged, the second controller replaces the first controller and controls the power wheels according to the sensing signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Tien-Ho GAU, Cheng-Ho LI, Kao-Hone CHU, Kai-Ching HSIEH
  • Patent number: 8097359
    Abstract: A rapid exchange battery construction is applied in a battery module of an electric device to supply power. The battery module is pivoted with a rotatable handle, a catching member is disposed on the handle, and a fixing structure is erected on a base of a battery assembly structure. A pressing portion and a releasing opening are disposed at a top edge of the fixing structure. The handle is rotated to a gripping position for lifting the battery module to install the battery module on the base along the fixing structure, and then, the handle is rotated to a withdrawal position to move the catching member to the pressing portion. The battery structure is designed in such a manner that the battery module is secured and fixed on the base, and an electrical connection relationship between the battery module and the electric device is ensured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng
  • Patent number: 7997689
    Abstract: A droplet ejection device for a highly viscous liquid includes a micro flow channel filled with a highly viscous liquid and having an inlet and an outlet channel; at least a branch channel communicated with the outlet channel; a highly-viscous-liquid supply device connected to the inlet so as to supply the highly viscous liquid to the micro flow channel; a gas supply device connected to the branch channel so as to supply a gas to the outlet channel by way of the branch channel; and at least a control valve mounted between the branch channel and the gas supply device so as to control an intermittent supply of the gas from the branch channel to the outlet channel to interrupt the highly-viscous-liquid flow in the outlet channel and to prompt the highly viscous fluid to form a droplet to be ejected out of the micro flow channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu Yin Peng, Chin Pin Chien, Tien Ho Gau
  • Publication number: 20110130907
    Abstract: A power source module comprises a plurality of socket modules, at least one exchangeable battery module, and at least one system control unit. The socket modules are connected in parallel. The exchangeable battery module can be arbitrarily inserted into one of the socket modules. The system control unit is configured to transmit an instruction signal for controlling a switch of the exchangeable battery module according to a state of charge of the exchangeable battery module, a sensing result, and operating information of an external device (for example, a motor or a charger), so as to charge or discharge only one exchangeable battery module during a charging and discharging period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Tien Ho GAU, Yu Yin Peng, Hakan Olsson
  • Patent number: 7779977
    Abstract: A vehicle shifting mechanism configured for actuation of a clutch and gear-shifting of a shift drum in a transmission is disclosed, which includes a camshaft linked to the shift drum; an actuating motor for driving the camshaft to allow the camshaft to make one revolution to shift the shift drum with one gear; and a cam connected to the camshaft to coaxially rotate with the camshaft and abutting against a release bearing actuating element to actuate engagement and disengagement of the clutch. The cam has a symmetrical contour such that the camshaft driven by the actuating motor is capable of making one unidirectional revolution to enable actuation of the clutch and the gear-shifting of the shift drum to occur concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: Industrial Technology Research Institute, Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Yu Chen, Yeu-Jou Lin, Tien-Ho Gau
  • Patent number: 7743871
    Abstract: An anti-tilt apparatus is provided in the present invention, in which a frame of a vehicle is locked or released for tilt by a locking mechanism controlled according to the vehicle moving status. In addition, the present invention further provides a frame structure of a tilt vehicle wherein the anti-tilt apparatus and an independent suspended wheel set with a tiltable frame are combined together for maintaining certain comfort, good tracking capability and driving safety while the vehicle is moving and swerving. The anti-tilt apparatus of the present invention functions to lock the tiltable frame while the vehicle is operated in low speed or stop and functions to make wheels simultaneously inwardly incline for providing a tilt capability while the vehicle is swerving in high speed so as to increase higher stability and anti-turnover capability of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chin-Pin Chien, Yu-Yin Peng, Jyh-Chun Chang, Tien-Ho Gau
  • Publication number: 20100136425
    Abstract: A rapid exchange battery construction is applied in a battery module of an electric device to supply power. The battery module is pivoted with a rotatable handle, a catching member is disposed on the handle, and a fixing structure is erected on a base of a battery assembly structure. A pressing portion and a releasing opening are disposed at a top edge of the fixing structure. The handle is rotated to a gripping position for lifting the battery module to install the battery module on the base along the fixing structure, and then, the handle is rotated to a withdrawal position to move the catching member to the pressing portion. The battery structure is designed in such a manner that the battery module is secured and fixed on the base, and an electrical connection relationship between the battery module and the electric device is ensured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng
  • Publication number: 20090115825
    Abstract: A droplet ejection device for a highly viscous liquid includes a micro flow channel filled with a highly viscous liquid and having an inlet and an outlet channel; at least a branch channel communicated with the outlet channel; a highly-viscous-liquid supply device connected to the inlet so as to supply the highly viscous liquid to the micro flow channel; a gas supply device connected to the branch channel so as to supply a gas to the outlet channel by way of the branch channel; and at least a control valve mounted between the branch channel and the gas supply device so as to control an intermittent supply of the gas from the branch channel to the outlet channel to interrupt the highly-viscous-liquid flow in the outlet channel and to prompt the highly viscous fluid to form a droplet to be ejected out of the micro flow channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Yin Peng, Chin-Pin Chien, Tien-Ho Gau
  • Patent number: 7514048
    Abstract: A controlled odor generator, comprising a central processing unit, at least one micropump unit, a sensor unit and a fan. The micropump unit is housed in a casing containing odorous fluid and has a micropump array for ejecting the odorous fluid in tiny droplets. The central processing unit regulates operation of the micropump unit, allowing to control timing quantity and mixture of spread odor. The sensor unit provides the central processing unit with environmental data, like temperature, air density and humidity, as well as human body states for controlling the micropump unit. Environmental changes are followed by a change of spraying of odor, and varying taste and demand are adapted to.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng
  • Publication number: 20090057048
    Abstract: An anti-tilt apparatus is provided in the present invention, in which a frame of a vehicle is locked or released for tilt by a locking mechanism controlled according to the vehicle moving status. In addition, the present invention further provides a frame structure of a tilt vehicle wherein the anti-tilt apparatus and an independent suspended wheel set with a tiltable frame are combined together for maintaining certain comfort, good tracking capability and driving safety while the vehicle is moving and swerving. The anti-tilt apparatus of the present invention functions to lock the tiltable frame while the vehicle is operated in low speed or stop and functions to make wheels simultaneously inwardly incline for providing a tilt capability while the vehicle is swerving in high speed so as to increase higher stability and anti-turnover capability of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Chin-Pin Chien, Yu-Yin Peng, Jyh-Chun Chang, Tien-Ho Gau
  • Patent number: 7407273
    Abstract: A piezo-driven micro-droplet jet generator comprises an ejection seat, having an ejection plate with a plurality of ejection holes; a membrane, having a front side facing the ejection seat and a rear side; a piezoelectric plate, placed at the rear side of the membrane, at least partly touching the membrane and, when electric voltage is applied, driving a vibrating movement of the membrane towards the ejection plate; a base plate, at four corners thereof fastened to the ejection seat and to the membrane; and a flow path inside the ejection seat, allowing liquid to be let into a space inside the ejection seat; wherein liquid between the membrane and the ejection plate upon the vibrating movement undergoes pressure, being ejected through the plurality of ejection holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng, Chin-Pin Chien
  • Publication number: 20080156133
    Abstract: A vehicle shifting mechanism configured for actuation of a clutch and gear-shifting of a shift drum in a transmission is disclosed, which includes a camshaft linked to the shift drum; an actuating motor for driving the camshaft to allow the camshaft to make one revolution to shift the shift drum with one gear; and a cam connected to the camshaft to coaxially rotate with the camshaft and abutting against a release bearing actuating element to actuate engagement and disengagement of the clutch. The cam has a symmetrical contour such that the camshaft driven by the actuating motor is capable of making one unidirectional revolution to enable actuation of the clutch and the gear-shifting of the shift drum to occur concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Li-Yu Chen, Yeu-Jou Lin, Tien-Ho Gau
  • Patent number: 7152810
    Abstract: A micro-droplet generator, comprising a chamber, enclosed by a casing, a spraying plate, having a plurality of spraying holes, a piezoelectric plate, a signal connector, and a storage tank. The piezoelectric plate is mounted inside the chamber, having a fixed end fastened on the casing and a free end performing a bending movement. The input port issues signals that cause the bending movement of the piezoelectric plate. The chamber and the storage tank contain liquid, with a constant difference of liquid levels in the chamber and the storage tank being maintained, so that negative pressure in the chamber is automatically regulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng, Chin-Pin Chien
  • Publication number: 20060132546
    Abstract: A piezo-driven micro-droplet jet generator comprises an ejection seat, having an ejection plate with a plurality of ejection holes; a membrane, having a front side facing the ejection seat and a rear side; a piezoelectric plate, placed at the rear side of the membrane, at least partly touching the membrane and, when electric voltage is applied, driving a vibrating movement of the membrane towards the ejection plate; a base plate, at four corners thereof fastened to the ejection seat and to the membrane; and a flow path inside the ejection seat, allowing liquid to be let into a space inside the ejection seat; wherein liquid between the membrane and the ejection plate upon the vibrating movement undergoes pressure, being ejected through the plurality of ejection holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng, Chin-Pin Chien
  • Publication number: 20050109859
    Abstract: A micro-droplet generator, comprising a chamber, enclosed by a casing, a spraying plate, having a plurality of spraying holes, a piezoelectric plate, a signal connector, and a storage tank. The piezoelectric plate is mounted inside the chamber, having a fixed end fastened on the casing and a free end performing a bending movement. The input port issues signals that cause the bending movement of the piezoelectric plate. The chamber and the storage tank contain liquid, with a constant difference of liquid levels in the chamber and the storage tank being maintained, so that negative pressure in the chamber is automatically regulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng, Chin-Pin Chien
  • Patent number: 6764023
    Abstract: A bi-direction pumping droplet mist ejection apparatus includes a casing which has two sides each has an inlet and a plurality of nozzle orifices, and a piezoelectric plate located in the casing and clamped and anchored by a clamping pad on one end thereof. The casing has a reservoir and an ejection chamber located on each of two sides of the piezoelectric plate. The reservoir and the ejection chamber are interposed by flow guiding slant surfaces and buffer edges to enable the piezoelectric plate and the nozzle orifices to form a gap therebetween to cerate nozzle and dispersion effects so that after the piezoelectric plate is activated fluid may be ejected evenly through the nozzle orifices on two sides to generate even fuel ejection and a desired atomization effect in a bi-direction fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yu-Yin Peng, Pin-Yung Tu, Chia-Lin Wu, Tien-Ho Gau, Yeau-Ren Jeng
  • Publication number: 20040069864
    Abstract: A bi-direction pumping droplet mist ejection apparatus includes a casing which has two sides each has an inlet and a plurality of nozzle orifices, and a piezoelectric plate located in the casing and clamped and anchored by a clamping pad on one end thereof. The casing has a reservoir and an ejection chamber located on each of two sides of the piezoelectric plate. The reservoir and the ejection chamber are interposed by flow guiding slant surfaces and buffer edges to enable the piezoelectric plate and the nozzle orifices to form a gap therebetween to cerate nozzle and dispersion effects so that after the piezoelectric plate is activated fluid may be ejected evenly through the nozzle orifices on two sides to generate even fuel ejection and a desired atomization effect in a bi-direction fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Yu-Yin Peng, Pin-Yung Tu, Chia-Lin Wu, Tien-Ho Gau, Yeau-Ren Jeng
  • Publication number: 20040037764
    Abstract: A control led odor generator, comprising a central processing unit, at least one micropump unit, a sensor unit and a fan. The micropump unit is housed in a casing containing odorous fluid and has a micropump array for ejecting the odorous fluid in tiny droplets. The central processing unit regulates operation of the micropump unit, allowing to control timing quantity and mixture of spread odor. The sensor unit provides the central processing unit with environmental data, like temperature, air density and humidity, as well as human body states for controlling the micropump unit. Environmental changes are followed by a change of spraying of odor, and varying taste and demand are adapted to.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Tien-Ho Gau, Yu-Yin Peng