Patents by Inventor Wei Pin Chen
Wei Pin 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).
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Publication number: 20240087057Abstract: A power consumption monitoring device includes a sensor, a storage, and a processor. The sensor is configured to detect a power-consuming device quantity and a power consumption amount. The storage is configured to store the power-consuming device quantity and the power consumption amount. The processor is communicatively connected to the sensor and the storage. The processor is configured to calculate a power-consuming device idling indicator based on the power-consuming device quantity and the power consumption amount in a monitoring time interval, wherein the power-consuming device idling indicator is used for indicating a deviation status of the power-consuming device quantity and the power consumption amount. The processor is further configured to determine whether the power-consuming device idling indicator exceeds a warning threshold. In response to the power-consuming device idling indicator exceeding the warning threshold, the processor is further configured to generate a warning message.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Wei-Chao CHEN, Ming-Chi CHANG, Chih-Pin WEI, Ke-Li WU, Hua-Hsiu CHIANG, Yu-Lun CHANG
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Patent number: 11906092Abstract: A quick-disconnect (QD) connector is configured for a server having electronic modules and an internal fluid circulation system for circulating fluid to cool the electronic modules. The QD connector comprises a first manifold, a second manifold, and a mating actuator. The second manifold is removably connected to the first manifold. The fluid is flowable within the internal fluid circulation system of the server in response to the first manifold and the second manifold being in a connected state. The mating actuator includes a handle and a buckle attached to the handle. The handle is movably coupled to the first manifold so as to be movable from a first position to a second position. The buckle is configured to engage the second manifold and to move the first and second manifolds into the connected state in response to the handle being moved from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Hsiang Lee, Wei-Pin Chen, Jyue Hou
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Publication number: 20230417252Abstract: A fan system and a computing system with the fan system are disclosed. The fan system includes a fan module. The fan module includes a housing configured to retain a fan and a motor to rotate the fan. The housing includes an air inlet aperture on an air inlet side of the housing and an air outlet aperture on an air outlet side of the housing. The fan system further includes an outlet fan guard coupled to the fan module on the air outlet side of the housing. The outlet fan guard includes at least one flap rotatable between a closed position, covering the air outlet aperture of the housing, and an open position, uncovering the air outlet aperture of the housing. The outlet fan guard further includes at least one spring urging the at least one flap into the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Chih-Hsiang LEE, Wei-Pin CHEN, Yu-Syuan LIN, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: 11781555Abstract: A fan system and a computing system with the fan system are disclosed. The fan system includes a fan module. The fan module includes a housing configured to retain a fan and a motor to rotate the fan. The housing includes an air inlet aperture on an air inlet side of the housing and an air outlet aperture on an air outlet side of the housing. The fan system further includes an outlet fan guard coupled to the fan module on the air outlet side of the housing. The outlet fan guard includes at least one flap rotatable between a closed position, covering the air outlet aperture of the housing, and an open position, uncovering the air outlet aperture of the housing. The outlet fan guard further includes at least one spring urging the at least one flap into the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Chih-Hsiang Lee, Wei-Pin Chen, Yu-Syuan Lin, Jyue Hou
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Publication number: 20230304618Abstract: A quick-disconnect (QD) connector is configured for a server having electronic modules and an internal fluid circulation system for circulating fluid to cool the electronic modules. The QD connector comprises a first manifold, a second manifold, and a mating actuator. The second manifold is removably connected to the first manifold. The fluid is flowable within the internal fluid circulation system of the server in response to the first manifold and the second manifold being in a connected state. The mating actuator includes a handle and a buckle attached to the handle. The handle is movably coupled to the first manifold so as to be movable from a first position to a second position. The buckle is configured to engage the second manifold and to move the first and second manifolds into the connected state in response to the handle being moved from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Chih-Hsiang LEE, Wei-Pin CHEN, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: 11698666Abstract: A buckle base and buckle-fixing pin combination to be used in fixing a printed circuit board to a sheet includes a buckle base and a buckle-fixing pin. The buckle base is in a generally U-shaped form. The buckle base includes a first leg, a second leg, and a bridge therebetween. The first and second legs are connected to the bridge. The buckle-fixing pin forms a longitudinal slot therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Kai-Yuan Chuang, Wei-Pin Chen, Jyue Hou
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Publication number: 20230204041Abstract: A fan system and a computing system with the fan system are disclosed. The fan system includes a fan module. The fan module includes a housing configured to retain a fan and a motor to rotate the fan. The housing includes an air inlet aperture on an air inlet side of the housing and an air outlet aperture on an air outlet side of the housing. The fan system further includes an outlet fan guard coupled to the fan module on the air outlet side of the housing. The outlet fan guard includes at least one flap rotatable between a closed position, covering the air outlet aperture of the housing, and an open position, uncovering the air outlet aperture of the housing. The outlet fan guard further includes at least one spring urging the at least one flap into the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2021Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Chao-Jung CHEN, Chih-Hsiang LEE, Wei-Pin CHEN, Yu-Syuan LIN, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: 11690190Abstract: A component carrier includes a baseboard, two sidewalls, and an ejector. The two sidewalls extend from opposite sides of the baseboard. The ejector includes a side plate, a handle, and a tab. The side plate is positioned in proximity to a first sidewall of the two sidewalls of the component carrier. The handle extends from a first end of the side plate in a first direction that is generally perpendicular to the side plate. The tab is positioned in proximity to the baseboard, and extends from a second opposing end of the side plate in a second direction that is generally perpendicular to the side plate and opposite to the first direction, the tab coupled to a first connector extending from the baseboard. The baseboard includes a first opening such that a portion of the tab of the ejector is configured to directly contact the electronic component therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Wei-Pin Chen, Kai-Yuan Chuang, Jyue Hou
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Patent number: 11675398Abstract: A system includes a computing system, a snap rivet, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). The computing system includes a chassis. The snap rivet includes a rivet and a cap, and the cap is secured to the chassis. The PCBA includes a pin base. The pin base has a washer portion with a hole. The pin base is configured to receive the cap through the hole. The cap protrudes through the hole and mechanically engages the rivet to secure the PCBA to the chassis. The snap rivet provides for tool-less installation and removal of the PCBA from the chassis of the computing system.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Kai-Yuan Chuang, Wei-Pin Chen, Jyue Hou
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Patent number: 11619981Abstract: A drive (e.g., hard drive) carrier can have a frame with a door that can open to permit installation of the drive and can snap shut to secure the drive within the drive carrier. The drive carrier can include a connector lock, which can take the form of a pair of pins extending from the frame and capable of engaging corresponding retention holes of a connector of a cable. The connector lock can help align the cable's connector with the drive's connector, as well as releasably lock the cable's connector in place when operatively connected to the drive. Damping couplings can couple the carrier frame to a computer chassis. The damping couplings and the flexibility of the cable vibrationally isolate the drive from the chassis, while the connector lock ensures the cable's connector does not unintentionally disconnect from the drive.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Wei-Pin Chen, Kai-Yuan Chuang, Chin-Tien Huang
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Publication number: 20230060228Abstract: A system includes a computing system, a snap rivet, and a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). The computing system includes a chassis. The snap rivet includes a rivet and a cap, and the cap is secured to the chassis. The PCBA includes a pin base. The pin base has a washer portion with a hole. The pin base is configured to receive the cap through the hole. The cap protrudes through the hole and mechanically engages the rivet to secure the PCBA to the chassis. The snap rivet provides for tool-less installation and removal of the PCBA from the chassis of the computing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Chun CHANG, Kai-Yuan CHUANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: 11564325Abstract: A system chassis includes a bottom panel, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The bottom panel defines a width of the system chassis. The first sidewall extends substantially vertically from a first end of the bottom panel. The first sidewall includes a first channel vertically offset from the bottom panel. The first channel is configured to mate with a first rail of an equipment rack. The second sidewall extends substantially vertically from a second end of the bottom panel, and is opposite to the first sidewall. The second sidewall includes a second channel configured to mate with an opposing rail of the equipment rack.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Wei-Pin Chen, Ta-Wei Chen, Chin-Tien Huang
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Publication number: 20220397945Abstract: A buckle base and buckle-fixing pin combination to be used in fixing a printed circuit board to a sheet includes a buckle base and a buckle-fixing pin. The buckle base is in a generally U-shaped form. The buckle base includes a first leg, a second leg, and a bridge therebetween. The first and second legs are connected to the bridge. The buckle-fixing pin forms a longitudinal slot therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Chun CHANG, Kai-Yuan CHUANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Jyue HOU
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Publication number: 20220346259Abstract: A component carrier includes a baseboard, two sidewalls, and an ejector. The two sidewalls extend from opposite sides of the baseboard. The ejector includes a side plate, a handle, and a tab. The side plate is positioned in proximity to a first sidewall of the two sidewalls of the component carrier. The handle extends from a first end of the side plate in a first direction that is generally perpendicular to the side plate. The tab is positioned in proximity to the baseboard, and extends from a second opposing end of the side plate in a second direction that is generally perpendicular to the side plate and opposite to the first direction, the tab coupled to a first connector extending from the baseboard. The baseboard includes a first opening such that a portion of the tab of the ejector is configured to directly contact the electronic component therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Chun CHANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Kai-Yuan CHUANG, Jyue HOU
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Publication number: 20220312610Abstract: A chassis includes at least one slot and a plurality of guiding extensions. The at least one slot is configured for receiving a plurality of first storage devices (e.g., E1.S carriers) or a second storage device (e.g., 1×2.5 inch hard drive disk (HDD)). The at least one slot is formed by a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The guiding extensions extend into the at least one slot. The guiding extensions include a first set of guiding extensions and a second set of guiding extensions. The first set of guiding extensions configured to receive and secure one of the first storage devices. The second set of guiding extensions configured to receive and secure a second one of the first storage devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Chun CHANG, Kai-Yuan CHUANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: 11457542Abstract: A system is disclosed that includes a bay within a computer system, such as a fan bay. The system further includes a baffle positioned around a section of a perimeter of the bay. The baffle is configured to move along the section. The baffle includes a projection that extends into the bay. The projection is configured to abut against a module, such as a fan module, so that the module drives the baffle from a closed position to an open position as the module is inserted into the bay.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chun Chang, Wei-Pin Chen, Chin-Tien Huang, Jyue Hou
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Publication number: 20220295660Abstract: A system chassis includes a bottom panel, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The bottom panel defines a width of the system chassis. The first sidewall extends substantially vertically from a first end of the bottom panel. The first sidewall includes a first channel vertically offset from the bottom panel. The first channel is configured to mate with a first rail of an equipment rack. The second sidewall extends substantially vertically from a second end of the bottom panel, and is opposite to the first sidewall. The second sidewall includes a second channel configured to mate with an opposing rail of the equipment rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Chun CHANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Ta-Wei CHEN, Chin-Tien HUANG
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Publication number: 20220272870Abstract: A system is disclosed that includes a bay within a computer system, such as a fan bay. The system further includes a baffle positioned around a section of a perimeter of the bay. The baffle is configured to move along the section. The baffle includes a projection that extends into the bay. The projection is configured to abut against a module, such as a fan module, so that the module drives the baffle from a closed position to an open position as the module is inserted into the bay.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Chun CHANG, Wei-Pin CHEN, Chin-Tien HUANG, Jyue HOU
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Patent number: D988420Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventor: Robert (Wei-Pin) Chen
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Patent number: D1002743Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Razor USA LLCInventors: Ali Kermani, Robert Hadley, Robert (Wei-Pin) Chen