Patents by Inventor Wen-Nan Huang
Wen-Nan Huang 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: 20170257034Abstract: A power supply module coupled with a primary winding of a power conversion module, the power supply module includes a plurality of power-controlling modules, a plurality of second switches, and a microprocessor. Each power-controlling module includes an auxiliary winding and a first switch electrically connected in series, and each auxiliary winding is magnetic coupled with the primary winding. Each second switch is electrically connected to one of the power-controlling units. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the first switches of the power-controlling modules and the second switches. The microprocessor places at least one first switch and one of the second switches in a conducting state to make the first switch in the conducting state and the second switch in the conducting state electrically connect in series and output an electric power to power the power conversion module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ching-Guo CHEN, Yao-Wen TSAI, Ti-Te CHEN, Huan-Chih CHIU
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Publication number: 20170214316Abstract: A filtering module includes a first inductor and a first capacitor. The first inductor has a first inductance varied by varying the current into the first inductor. The first capacitor is electrically connected to the first inductor. The filtering bandwidth of the filtering module is varied by varying the current into the filtering module.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE, Ching-Chou TSENG
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Publication number: 20170201088Abstract: A surge voltage protection apparatus includes a surge voltage absorbing component, a ground component, an electrical status sensing circuit and a control unit. The surge voltage absorbing component receives a surge voltage, so that the electrical status sensing circuit senses an electrical status between the surge voltage absorbing component and the ground component to obtain an electrical data. The electrical status sensing circuit sends the electrical data to the control unit. After the control unit receives the electrical data, the control unit determines the electrical data. When the electrical data is greater than an electrical data predetermined value, the control unit informs a power supply apparatus that the electrical data is greater than the electrical data predetermined value, so that the power supply apparatus is turned off to protect the power supply apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE
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Patent number: 9692292Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a main power processing circuit and an alternating current power detection circuit. The alternating current power detection circuit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit. The alternating current power detection circuit includes a rectifying unit and a frequency processing unit. The rectifying unit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit. The frequency processing unit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit and the rectifying unit. The rectifying unit rectifies an alternating current power to obtain a rectified power. When a frequency of the rectified power is greater than a predetermined frequency, the frequency processing unit informs the main power processing circuit, so that the main power processing circuit processes the alternating current power to obtain an output direct current power.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee, Yao-Wen Tsai, Ching-Guo Chen
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Publication number: 20170153295Abstract: An AC input voltage detecting device includes a first input, a second input, a determining unit, a first voltage-detecting unit, and a second voltage-detecting unit. The first input and the second input are electrically connected to a neutral line and a live line of an AC power, respectively. The determining unit includes a first power switch, a second power switch, and an output, the first and second power switch are electrically connected in series, and the output is coupled to the second power switch. The first voltage-detecting unit is electrically connected to the first input and the first power switch, the second voltage-detecting unit is electrically connected to the second input and the second power switch. A signal for indicating that the AC power supplies normally is generated from the determining unit while the voltages conducted by the live line and the neutral line are normal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ming-Tsan LIN, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE, Hsiao-Chih KU, Chih-Ming YU, Hsin-Chang YU
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Patent number: 9641096Abstract: An energy-saving power supply apparatus includes a bridge rectifier, a diode bypass circuit and a control circuit. The diode bypass circuit is electrically connected to the bridge rectifier. The control circuit is electrically connected to the diode bypass circuit and the bridge rectifier. The bridge rectifier includes a plurality of diodes. After the control circuit receives a power start signal, the control circuit is configured to control the diode bypass circuit, so that a part of the diodes are bypassed to save energy.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee, Chih-Ming Yu, Hsin-Chang Yu, Jhen-Siang Huang, Ming-Chieh Cheng, Chang-Li Hsieh, Jung-Shan Hsieh
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Publication number: 20170108557Abstract: An AC inrush current testing device is disclosure. The AC inrush current testing device includes a grid voltage peak point calculator, a grid voltage period and timing detector, a switch, an autotransformer, and a main relay. The grid voltage period and timing detector is connected to an AC power source and the grid voltage peak point calculator. A movable contact of the switch is connected to the AC power source. A first winding of the autotransformer is connected to the AC power source, a second winding of the autotransformer, and a first stationary contact of the switch. A third winding of the autotransformer is connected to a second stationary contact of the switch and the second winding. The main relay is electrically connected to the grid voltage peak point calculator, the second winding, and the third winding. A method for testing AC inrush current is further disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ming-Tsan LIN, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE, Chih-Ming YU, Hsin-Chang YU, Chang-Li HSIEH
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Patent number: 9584033Abstract: A power supply device includes an output port, a transformer, a power switch, a current sensor, a voltage-dividing controller, a voltage-feedback unit, a voltage comparator, a main controller, and a pulse width modulator. The transformer has two inductances. The power switch is electrically connected to a primary winding of the transformer, the pulse width modulator, and the current sensor coupled to the voltage-dividing controller. The voltage-feedback unit is electrically connected to the voltage-dividing controller, the voltage comparator, and the output port. The main controller is coupled to the pulse width modulator and the voltage comparator.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Ming-Tsan Lin, Ching-Guo Chen, Shiu-Hui Lee, Hsiao-Chih Ku, Chih-Ming Yu, Hsin-Chang Yu
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Publication number: 20160380553Abstract: An energy-saving power supply apparatus includes a bridge rectifier, a diode bypass circuit and a control circuit. The diode bypass circuit is electrically connected to the bridge rectifier. The control circuit is electrically connected to the diode bypass circuit and the bridge rectifier. The bridge rectifier includes a plurality of diodes. After the control circuit receives a power start signal, the control circuit is configured to control the diode bypass circuit, so that a part of the diodes are bypassed to save energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Shiu-Hui LEE, Chih-Ming YU, Hsin-Chang Yu, Jhen-Siang HUANG, Ming-Chieh CHENG, Chang-Li HSIEH, Jung-Shan HSIEH
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Patent number: 9506961Abstract: A power supply detection apparatus including a base, a couple of longitudinal motion mechanisms, a couple of lateral motion mechanisms, a couple of pin bases and a couple of vertical motion mechanisms is provided. Each lateral motion mechanism is movably arranged on the corresponding longitudinal motion mechanism and thereby driven to move horizontally. Each pin base is driven to move horizontally by the corresponding lateral motion mechanism and a probe is arranged on each pin base. The probe and the perpendicular lateral motion mechanism are moved along respective directions perpendicular with each other. Each vertical motion mechanism is arranged on the corresponding pin base for driving the probe to move vertically. The probes can be thereby moved to automatically detect an electric power status of an electronic component on a circuit board of a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu-Pu Chiu, Sai-Ting Chou, Hsiao-Chih Ku, Jhen-Siang Huang, Wen-Nan Huang, Ching-Guo Chen, Shiu-Hui Lee
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Publication number: 20160161534Abstract: A power supply detection apparatus including a base, a couple of longitudinal motion mechanisms, a couple of lateral motion mechanisms, a couple of pin bases and a couple of vertical motion mechanisms is provided. Each lateral motion mechanism is movably arranged on the corresponding longitudinal motion mechanism and thereby driven to move horizontally. Each pin base is driven to move horizontally by the corresponding lateral motion mechanism and a probe is arranged on each pin base. The probe and the perpendicular lateral motion mechanism are moved along respective directions perpendicular with each other. Each vertical motion mechanism is arranged on the corresponding pin base for driving the probe to move vertically. The probes can be thereby moved to automatically detect an electric power status of an electronic component on a circuit board of a power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Yu-Pu CHIU, Sai-Ting CHOU, HSIAO-CHIH KU, Jhen-Siang HUANG, Wen-Nan HUANG, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE
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Publication number: 20160126825Abstract: A power supply apparatus includes a main power processing circuit and an alternating current power detection circuit. The alternating current power detection circuit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit. The alternating current power detection circuit includes a rectifying unit and a frequency processing unit. The rectifying unit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit. The frequency processing unit is electrically connected to the main power processing circuit and the rectifying unit. The rectifying unit rectifies an alternating current power to obtain a rectified power. When a frequency of the rectified power is greater than a predetermined frequency, the frequency processing unit informs the main power processing circuit, so that the main power processing circuit processes the alternating current power to obtain an output direct current power.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Shiu-Hui LEE, Yao-Wen TSAI, Ching-Guo CHEN
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Publication number: 20160111201Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding set, a plurality of secondary winding sets, and a magnetic core. The bobbin includes a winding part. The primary winding set is wound on the winding part. The secondary winding sets twist together and are wound on the winding part for uniform leakage inductance in secondary winding sets of the transformer. The magnetic core is assembled with the bobbin. The magnetic core, the primary winding set, and the twisted secondary winding sets collectively achieve function of power conversion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Ching-Guo CHEN, Shiu-Hui LEE, Yao-Wen TSAI, HSIAO-CHIH KU
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Patent number: 9312754Abstract: A voltage generating unit generates a standard output voltage and sends to a voltage output side. A voltage detection unit detects a voltage of the voltage output side and informs a voltage gain control unit. When the voltage of the voltage output side is decreasing due to a dynamic load, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to increase a gain of a voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is lower than the standard output voltage. Then, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to decrease the gain of the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is equal to the standard output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: CHICONY POWER TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee, Ching-Guo Chen, Yao-Wen Tsai
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Patent number: 9306447Abstract: When a power conversion unit is in a working mode, the power conversion unit converts an alternating current power from an alternating current power supply apparatus into a direct current power. Then, the power conversion unit sends a power starting signal to a first switch control unit. After the first switch control unit receives the power starting signal, the first switch control unit turns on a first switch unit, so that an overall capacitor impedance formed by a first capacitor and a second capacitor is smaller than a first capacitor impedance formed by the first capacitor. When the power conversion unit is not in the working mode, the first switch control unit turns off the first switch unit, so that the overall capacitor impedance is equal to the first capacitor impedance.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee, Yao-Wen Tsai, Ching-Guo Chen, Meng-Hsuan Tsai
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Publication number: 20150326110Abstract: A voltage generating unit generates a standard output voltage and sends to a voltage output side. A voltage detection unit detects a voltage of the voltage output side and informs a voltage gain control unit. When the voltage of the voltage output side is decreasing due to a dynamic load, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to increase a gain of a voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is lower than the standard output voltage. Then, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to decrease the gain of the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is equal to the standard output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Shiu-Hui LEE, Ching-Guo CHEN, Yao-Wen TSAI
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Patent number: 9122295Abstract: A voltage generating unit generates a standard output voltage and sends to a voltage output side. A voltage detection unit detects a voltage of the voltage output side and informs a voltage gain control unit. When the voltage of the voltage output side is decreasing due to a dynamic load, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to increase a gain of a voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is lower than the standard output voltage. Then, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to decrease the gain of the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is equal to the standard output voltage.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee, Ching-Guo Chen, Yao-Wen Tsai
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Publication number: 20150180363Abstract: When a power conversion unit is in a working mode, the power conversion unit converts an alternating current power from an alternating current power supply apparatus into a direct current power. Then, the power conversion unit sends a power starting signal to a first switch control unit. After the first switch control unit receives the power starting signal, the first switch control unit turns on a first switch unit, so that an overall capacitor impedance formed by a first capacitor and a second capacitor is smaller than a first capacitor impedance formed by the first capacitor. When the power conversion unit is not in the working mode, the first switch control unit turns off the first switch unit, so that the overall capacitor impedance is equal to the first capacitor impedance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2014Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Shiu-Hui LEE, Yao-Wen TSAI, Ching-Guo CHEN, Meng-Hsuan TSAI
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Patent number: 9030225Abstract: An over voltage protection testing apparatus is applied for testing an over voltage protection function of a power supply apparatus. The over voltage protection testing apparatus mainly includes a voltage boost-storage unit and an energy release unit. The voltage boost-storage unit boosts an original output voltage outputted from the power supply apparatus into a testing voltage. Therefore, no extra testing voltage source is required for testing the over voltage protection function of the power supply apparatus. Moreover, the extra energy would be released to the energy release unit after the testing of the over voltage protection function of the power supply apparatus is finished. Therefore, the energy releasing of the present invention is faster than the energy releasing of a related art.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Ching Huang, Jhen-Siang Huang, Wen-Nan Huang, Shiu-Hui Lee
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Publication number: 20150054474Abstract: A voltage generating unit generates a standard output voltage and sends to a voltage output side. A voltage detection unit detects a voltage of the voltage output side and informs a voltage gain control unit. When the voltage of the voltage output side is decreasing due to a dynamic load, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to increase a gain of a voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is lower than the standard output voltage. Then, the voltage gain control unit is configured to control the voltage generating unit to decrease the gain of the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit, and the voltage generated by the voltage generating unit is equal to the standard output voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Chicony Power Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Nan HUANG, Shiu-Hui LEE, Ching-Guo CHEN, Yao-Wen TSAI