Patents by Inventor Wu-Chen LEE

Wu-Chen LEE 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).

  • Publication number: 20200326757
    Abstract: An electronic device including a hinge module, a first body, a first linking assembly, a second body, a second linking assembly, and a flexible display assembled to the first body and the second body is provided. The hinge module includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft parallel to the first rotating shaft, a first guiding shaft orthogonal to the first rotating shaft, and a second guiding shaft orthogonal to the second rotating shaft. The first body is slidably assembled to the first guiding shaft, the second body is slidably assembled to the second guiding shaft, the first linking assembly slidably assembled to the first guiding shaft connects the first body, and the second linking assembly slidably assembled to the second guiding shaft connects the second body. A deformation of the flexible display drives the first and second bodies to move close to or away from the hinge module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Applicants: Acer Incorporated, Deda metal Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Ta Huang, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wu-Chen Lee, Wen-Chieh Tai, Kun-You Chuang
  • Publication number: 20200241605
    Abstract: A hinge module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that the hinge module is connected therebetween, and the first and the second bodies are rotated to be folded or unfolded through the hinge module. The hinge module includes a guiding member, a first rail, a rotating shaft, and a linking member. The rotating shaft disposed at the first body in a rotatable and penetrating manner. The linking member is linked between the rotating shaft and the guiding member. The first and the second bodies are rotated relatively to each other via the guiding member and the first rail, and the guiding member drives the linking member to rotate the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicants: Acer Incorporated, Sinher Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Yan-Fong Cheng, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Pao-Min Huang, Ting-Hung Su, Yung-Chang Chiang, Shin-Pin Yang, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Patent number: 10656685
    Abstract: A hinge module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that the hinge module is connected therebetween, and the first and the second bodies are rotated to be folded or unfolded through the hinge module. The hinge module includes a guiding member, a first rail, a rotating shaft, and a linking member. The rotating shaft disposed at the first body in a rotatable and penetrating manner. The linking member is linked between the rotating shaft and the guiding member. The first and the second bodies are rotated relatively to each other via the guiding member and the first rail, and the guiding member drives the linking member to rotate the rotating shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: Acer Incorporated, Sinher Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Yan-Fong Cheng, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Pao-Min Huang, Ting-Hung Su, Yung-Chang Chiang, Shin-Pin Yang, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Patent number: 10431937
    Abstract: An electric connector suited for an electronic device is provided. The electric connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and an electrical connecting member. The body is suited to be disposed in the electronic device and has at least one receiving area located on at least one of a top portion and a bottom portion of an exterior of the body. The terminals are disposed in the body, and an external electric connector is suited to be butted to the body along a first axis to be electrically connected to the terminals. One end of the electrical connecting member is located at the receiving area to be electrically connected to the terminals, and another end of the electrical connecting member extends out of the receiving area along a second axis to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The first axis is different from the second axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Pao-Min Huang, Yan-Fong Cheng, Yi-Ta Huang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Neng Liao
  • Publication number: 20190171255
    Abstract: A hinge module and an electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body that the hinge module is connected therebetween, and the first and the second bodies are rotated to be folded or unfolded through the hinge module. The hinge module includes a guiding member, a first rail, a rotating shaft, and a linking member. The rotating shaft disposed at the first body in a rotatable and penetrating manner. The linking member is linked between the rotating shaft and the guiding member. The first and the second bodies are rotated relatively to each other via the guiding member and the first rail, and the guiding member drives the linking member to rotate the rotating shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicants: Acer Incorporated, Sinher Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Yan-Fong Cheng, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Pao-Min Huang, Ting-Hung Su, Yung-Chang Chiang, Shin-Pin Yang, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20180356862
    Abstract: A housing structure including a first part, a second part, and a film is provided. The second part is combined to the first part by injection molding, and a seam exists between the first part and the second part. The film is attached onto the first part and the second part to shield the seam. A manufacturing method of the housing structure is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chi-Hung Lai, Cheng-Nan Ling, Kai-Teng Cheng, Pin-Chueh Lin, Wu-Chen Lee, Yung-Hui Hou
  • Patent number: 10073503
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a cam, and a linking rod is provided. The first body has a reaming hole. The second body has a rotating shaft movably coupled to the reaming hole in pivoting and penetrating manner. The cam is assembled to a side surface of the rotating shaft to rotate along with the rotating shaft. The linking rod has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is pivoted to the cam, and the second end is pivoted to the first body. When the second body is pivoted relative to the first body via the rotating shaft, the cam rotates along with the rotating shaft and the linking rod drives the cam and the rotating shaft to move along the reaming hole so as to move the second body towards or away from the first body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Pao-Min Huang, Chi-Hung Lai, Chia-Bo Chen, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Mao Chang, Chien-Yuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20180173282
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a first body, a second body, a cam, and a linking rod is provided. The first body has a reaming hole. The second body has a rotating shaft movably coupled to the reaming hole in pivoting and penetrating manner. The cam is assembled to a side surface of the rotating shaft to rotate along with the rotating shaft. The linking rod has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The first end is pivoted to the cam, and the second end is pivoted to the first body. When the second body is pivoted relative to the first body via the rotating shaft, the cam rotates along with the rotating shaft and the linking rod drives the cam and the rotating shaft to move along the reaming hole so as to move the second body towards or away from the first body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Pao-Min Huang, Chi-Hung Lai, Chia-Bo Chen, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Mao Chang, Chien-Yuan Chen
  • Patent number: 9673566
    Abstract: An electronic device including a first body, a first connecting assembly, a second body, and a second connecting assembly is provided. The first body has a recess, and the first connecting assembly is disposed at the first body and hidden in the recess. The second connecting assembly is disposed on the second body in protruding manner. The second connecting assembly is fit to be assembled in the recess and electrically connected to the first connecting assembly, such that the first and the second bodies are detachably assembled to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Jian-Siang Wang, Yi-Chang Yeh, Chi-Hung Lai, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Patent number: 9591777
    Abstract: A cover opening structure including a case, a cover, a pushing button, a pushing unit and an axle is provided. The cover has a first portion having a first side, a second portion having a second side connected to the case, and a connecting portion connected therebetween, wherein the connecting portion is softer than the first and second portions. The pushing button disposed on the case has a body and an inserting portion extended from the body. The pushing unit has a first end, a second end and a leaning portion connected therebetween and is inserted between the body and the first end. The axle is disposed at the case while the leaning portion leans against the axle. The pushing unit rotates about the axle while the first end moves downward and the second end moves upward to push up the first portion when the pushing button is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Shun-Bin Chen, Wu-Chen Lee, Shih-Huai Chan
  • Publication number: 20160218472
    Abstract: An electronic device including a first body, a first connecting assembly, a second body, and a second connecting assembly is provided. The first body has a recess, and the first connecting assembly is disposed at the first body and hidden in the recess. The second connecting assembly is disposed on the second body in protruding manner. The second connecting assembly is fit to be assembled in the recess and electrically connected to the first connecting assembly, such that the first and the second bodies are detachably assembled to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Jian-Siang Wang, Yi-Chang Yeh, Chi-Hung Lai, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Patent number: 9377815
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a pivot shaft, a pivot holder and restraining mechanisms. The first body includes a first connecting side, a groove disposed at the first connecting side and a first attracting component disposed in the groove. The second body includes a second connecting side where the pivot shaft is disposed at. The pivot holder connects the pivot shaft to rotate relative to the second body via the pivot shaft. The restraining mechanisms are disposed at the pivot holder. Each restraining mechanism includes a hollow protrusion and a second attracting component movably disposed in the hollow protrusions respectively. The first body is adapted to be engaged with the hollow protrusions via the groove. The second attracting components move away from the pivot holder and are attracted to the first attracting component, such that the first body is engaged with the pivot holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Pin-Chueh Lin, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20160070299
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a pivot shaft, a pivot holder and restraining mechanisms. The first body includes a first connecting side, a groove disposed at the first connecting side and a first attracting component disposed in the groove. The second body includes a second connecting side where the pivot shaft is disposed at. The pivot holder connects the pivot shaft to rotate relative to the second body via the pivot shaft. The restraining mechanisms are disposed at the pivot holder. Each restraining mechanism includes a hollow protrusion and a second attracting component movably disposed in the hollow protrusions respectively. The first body is adapted to be engaged with the hollow protrusions via the groove. The second attracting components move away from the pivot holder and are attracted to the first attracting component, such that the first body is engaged with the pivot holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Hung-Chi Chen, Pin-Chueh Lin, Wu-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20150189773
    Abstract: A cover opening structure including a case, a cover, a pushing button, a pushing unit and an axle is provided. The cover has a first portion having a first side, a second portion having a second side connected to the case, and a connecting portion connected therebetween, wherein the connecting portion is softer than the first and second portions. The pushing button disposed on the case has a body and an inserting portion extended from the body. The pushing unit has a first end, a second end and a leaning portion connected therebetween and is inserted between the body and the first end. The axle is disposed at the case while the leaning portion leans against the axle. The pushing unit rotates about the axle while the first end moves downward and the second end moves upward to push up the first portion when the pushing button is moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Chun-Wei Chang, Shun-Bin Chen, Wu-Chen Lee, Shih-Huai Chan
  • Patent number: 8422209
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a locking mechanism, and a battery. The base includes a receiving bay and a battery bay. The receiving bay includes a through slot defined thereon. The battery is selectively restrained in the battery bay by the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and an elastic element received in the receiving bay. The locking member is movable and includes a clutching end extending into the battery bay. The elastic element is joined to the receiving bay and the locking member. The locking member further includes an operation portion defined thereon for a user to operate the locking mechanism. The operation portion is located within the receiving bay and is exposed to outside of the receiving bay through slot. The battery includes a connecting end defined thereon for engaging with the clutching end so as to be restrained in the battery bay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Kai-Teng Cheng, Wen-Chieh Tai, Wu-Chen Lee, Ker-We Lin, Tsan-Sheng Chen, Hsueh-Chih Peng
  • Publication number: 20120099252
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a locking mechanism, and a battery. The base includes a receiving bay and a battery bay. The receiving bay includes a through slot defined thereon. The battery is selectively restrained in the battery bay by the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and an elastic element received in the receiving bay. The locking member is movable and includes a clutching end extending into the battery bay. The elastic element is joined to the receiving bay and the locking member. The locking member further includes an operation portion defined thereon for a user to operate the locking mechanism. The operation portion is located within the receiving bay and is exposed to outside of the receiving bay through slot. The battery includes a connecting end defined thereon for engaging with the clutching end so as to be restrained in the battery bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Kai-Teng CHENG, Wen-Chieh TAI, Wu-Chen LEE, Ker-We LIN, Tsan-Sheng CHEN, Hsueh-Chih PENG