Patents by Inventor Wen-Chieh TAI

Wen-Chieh TAI 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: 12105562
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a main display having a locking recess at a side edge and at least one external display detachable relative to the side edge of the main display is provided. The external display includes a body, and at least one latch pivoted to the body. The latch is pivoted to the body to be swiveled out of or into the body. An opening of the locking recess faces obliquely upward and faces away from a direction of gravity when the main display is standing, the at least one latch swiveled out of the body faces obliquely downward and faces forward the direction of gravity to be inserted into the locking recess, and the at least one external display is hung on at the side edge of the main display by a weight of the at least one external display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20240300211
    Abstract: A laminated composite component is provided in this disclosure. The laminated composite component comprises a foam material layer, a first laminated sheet group and a second laminated sheet group. The foam material layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first laminated sheet group is disposed on the first surface. The second laminated sheet group is disposed on the second surface. The first laminated sheet group includes a plurality of first sheets. The second laminated sheet group includes a plurality of second sheets. The foam material layer, the first sheets of the first laminated sheet group, and the second sheets of the second laminated sheet group are laminated and pressed to form in one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 12, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Dong-Sheng WU, Tzu-Wei LIN, Chih-Chun LIU, Cheng-Nan LING, Wen-Chieh TAI
  • Publication number: 20240297092
    Abstract: A package structure of chip and integrated heat spreader including a substrate, a chip disposed on the substrate, a thermal interface material disposed on the chip, and an integrated heat spreader disposed on the substrate is provided. The integrated heat spreader is a lid covering the chip and the thermal interface material, and the thermal interface material is abutted between the chip and the integrated heat spreader. The integrated heat spreader is composed of a graphite plate and at least one copper layer, wherein an exterior surface of the graphite plate is totally covered by the copper layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: September 5, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Kuang-Hua Lin, Cheng-Wen Hsieh, Mao-Neng Liao, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20240258198
    Abstract: The invention provides an electronic package module including a chip, a heat-dissipation component, a carrying member, and a liquid metal. The carrying member is clamped between the chip and the heat-dissipation component. The carrying member has a porous structure. The liquid metal is filled in the porous structure to be in thermal contact with the chip and the heat-dissipation component. The liquid metal is constrained between the chip and the heat-dissipation component by the carrying member and does not flow outside of the chip and the heat-dissipation component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 12038793
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism is provided, including a connecting unit, a hinge unit, and a locking element. The connecting unit has a connecting member and a tubular member. The tubular member is disposed on the connecting member. The hinge unit has a first member, a second member, a shaft, and a rod. The shaft pivotally connects the first member to the second member. The rod is affixed to the second member. The rod extends into the tubular member and has a slot. The locking element is fastened through the tubular member and joined in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: ACER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Ting-Wen Pai, Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 11960332
    Abstract: An electronic device including a hinge module, a first body, a second body, and a flexible display assembled to the first body and the second body is provided. Each of the first body and the second body is pivoted and slidably connected to the hinge module, and a cover of the hinge module is exposed out of the first body and the second body. The first body and the second body are rotated relatively via the hinge module to bend or flatten the flexible display, when the flexible display is bending from a flat state, a bending portion of the flexible display leans against the cover and pushes the cover away from the first body and the second body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wu-Chen Lee, Wen-Chieh Tai, Kun-You Chuang
  • Publication number: 20240109230
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of housing structure of electronic device is provided. The manufacturing method includes stacking a first structural layer, a painting layer, and a second structural layer, wherein the painting layer is located between the first and the second structural layers. The layer stacked after the painting layer washes and squeezes at least a portion of the flowing painting layer to form a random texture pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicants: Acer Incorporated, Nan Pao New Materials (Huaian) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Pin-Chueh Lin, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chang-Huang Huang
  • Publication number: 20240068119
    Abstract: A casing structure of electronic device including a metal base plate, a transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer, and a transparent paints coating layer is provided. The metal base plate has brushed texture and high gloss surface. The transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer is disposed on the base metal base plate. The transparent paints coating layer is disposed on the transparent cathodic electrodeposition paints layer. A manufacturing method of casing structure of electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei Lin, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20240058494
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a casing including a substrate, a transparent fluorescent identifying part, and a transparent antibacterial film. The transparent fluorescent identifying part is disposed on the substrate. The transparent antibacterial film covers the substrate and the transparent fluorescent identifying part. A method of manufacturing the casing is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Lin, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Patent number: 11862410
    Abstract: A key structure including a base, a light sensing module, a carrier, a magnetic member, a cap, and a scissor structure are provided. The light sensing module is disposed at the base. The carrier is located above the base. The magnetic member is disposed on the carrier. The cap is adapted to be assembled to the carrier via a magnetic attracting force of the magnetic member or adapted to be detached from the carrier via overcoming the magnetic attracting force of the magnetic member. The scissor structure is connected between the base and the carrier. The carrier and the cap disposed thereon move up and down relative to the base via the scissor structure. An orthogonal projection of the magnetic member on the base is not overlapped with an orthogonal projection of the light sensing module on the base. A keyboard is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Shun-Bin Chen, Huei-Ting Chuang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Yi-Hsin Pan
  • Patent number: 11850321
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a casing including a substrate, a transparent fluorescent identifying part, and a transparent antibacterial film. The transparent fluorescent identifying part is disposed on the substrate. The transparent antibacterial film covers the substrate and the transparent fluorescent identifying part. A method of manufacturing the casing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Lin, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling
  • Publication number: 20230352890
    Abstract: An electrical connector including an insulating body, a metal shielding member disposed in the insulating body, a plurality of terminals disposed in the insulating body, and an outer shell sheathed on the insulating body is provided. The metal shielding member has a leading edge, a pair of side edges bordered at two opposite sides of the leading edge, a protrusion located at the leading edge, and a plurality of openings. The leading and the side edges are protruded out of the insulating body. The openings are located between the leading and the side edges, and are concentrated at positions near the leading edge. Portions of the insulating body penetrate the openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 11778766
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a casing including the following steps is provided. A magnesium alloy substrate is provided first. Next, a protective film is formed on the magnesium alloy substrate. A grinding treatment, a cutting treatment, or an engraving treatment is then performed to remove portions of the protective film and portions of the magnesium alloy substrate. An electrophoretic coating treatment is performed afterwards to form a light-transmissive coating layer covering the protective film and the magnesium alloy substrate. A casing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Wen-Hsin Lin, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 11775030
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a hinge mechanism, a spring, and a cable extending from the first body to the second body. The second body is connected to the first body through the hinge mechanism. The first body has a first pillar, a second pillar, and a third pillar. The second pillar is located between the first pillar and the third pillar. The spring is disposed in the first body as corresponding to the second pillar. The cable includes a first winding segment extending through a gap between the first pillar and the second pillar, a second winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the spring, and a third winding segment extending through a gap between the second pillar and the third pillar. Two ends of the spring are respectively connected to the first body and the second winding segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Pao-Min Huang, Tzu-Wei Lin, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20230297142
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a main display having a locking recess at a side edge and at least one external display detachable relative to the side edge of the main display is provided. The external display includes a body, and at least one latch pivoted to the body. The latch is pivoted to the body to be swiveled out of or into the body. An opening of the locking recess faces obliquely upward and faces away from a direction of gravity when the main display is standing, the at least one latch swiveled out of the body faces obliquely downward and faces forward the direction of gravity to be inserted into the locking recess, and the at least one external display is hung on at the side edge of the main display by a weight of the at least one external display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Publication number: 20230284530
    Abstract: A thermoelectric cooling module including multiple P-type thermoelectric units, multiple N-type thermoelectric units, multiple electrical connecting members, and a filler is provided. Each of the electrical connecting members is electrically connected between the P-type thermoelectric unit and the N-type thermoelectric unit that are adjacent. The filler is disposed between the P-type thermoelectric unit and the N-type thermoelectric unit that are adjacent, and is also disposed at a surrounding of the P-type thermoelectric units and the N-type thermoelectric units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Hung-Jen Su, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 11747866
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes at least two hinge modules and at least one switching assembly disposed between the adjacent two hinge modules and including a first and second rotating members rotating coaxially with respect to each other. The first rotating member is coaxially disposed at one of the adjacent hinge modules to rotate synchronously. The second rotating member is coaxially disposed at the other one of the adjacent hinge modules to rotate synchronously. The first rotating member has a first driving portion, and the second rotating member has a second driving portion. The first and second driving portions are located on rotating paths of each other, and an idle stroke is provided between the first and second driving portions along the rotating paths. When the first driving portion and the second driving portion pass through the idle stroke, torque forces generated by the adjacent two hinge modules are disconnected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chuan-Hua Wang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Dong-Sheng Wu, Chih-Chun Liu, Wen-Chieh Tai, Yi-Ta Huang
  • Patent number: 11703914
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a main display and at least one external display detachable relative to one side of the main display is provided. The external display includes a body, a slider slidably disposed in the body, at least one latch pivoted to the body, and at least one elastic member connected between the slider and the body. The latch has a driving column and a tenon portion opposite to each other, and the driving column is movably connected to the slider, such that when the slider slides relative to the body, the latch is driven to pivot relative to the body, and the tenon portion is rotated out of the body or hidden in body. The tenon portion that is rotated out of the body is inserted into the main display, so that the external display is combined to the main display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai
  • Patent number: 11681329
    Abstract: An electronic device assembly is provided, including an electronic device body and a detachable lens module. The electronic device body has a housing and a first joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is disposed on the housing. The detachable lens module is detachably assembled onto the housing and has a second joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is joined to the second joining unit to electrically connect the detachable lens module to the electronic device body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai, Chi-Hung Lai, Wu-Chen Lee, Pin-Chueh Lin, Chih-Wei Liao, Ting-Wen Pai, Wen-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 11656696
    Abstract: A touch pad structure includes a touch module, a first bracket, a second bracket, and a plurality of linkage rods. The touch module is disposed on the first bracket. The second bracket is surrounding the first bracket and the touch module. A plurality of outer edges of the first bracket faces to a plurality of inner edges of the second bracket respectively. Each of the linkage rods is pivotally connected the outer edge and the inner edge facing to each other, so that the touch module is moved together with the first bracket and relative to the second bracket when the touch module is pressed or released, and the linkage rods have synchronized seesaw motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Wen-Chieh Tai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Chih-Chun Liu