Patents by Inventor Xian-Kui Shi

Xian-Kui Shi 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: 9419385
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a connector and a cable. The connector includes a shell having a front shell and a back shell assembled to each other, an insulative housing, and a number of contacts. The front shell includes a mating portion and a bending portion backwardly extending from the mating portion. The insulative housing includes a body portion and a stepped portion extending backwardly from the body portion. The contact includes a tail portion exposed on the stepped portion. The cable includes a number of conductive wires connected with the tail portions of the contacts. The bending portion is mated with the back shell. The bending portion is aligned with the cable to form an angle with respect to the mating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fei-Yan Peng, Xian-Kui Shi, Jerry Wu, Jun Chen
  • Patent number: 9263837
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a receiving space (110), a number of contacts retained in the insulative housing, a cable (6) electrically connected with the contacts, and a shielding member (5) enclosing on the insulative housing to form a cavity (120). The contacts comprise a set of first contacts (2) and a set of second contacts (3), each of the first and second contacts having a contacting portion and a tail portion. The cavity has a smaller length than the receiving space along a transverse direction, the cavity is stacked on one side of the receiving space along an up-to-down direction, the cavity has a lateral boundary coplanar with the receiving space, the second contacts are received in the receiving space, and the first contacts are retained in the cavity for transmitting high speed signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xian-Kui Shi, Yong-Jun Chen
  • Publication number: 20140349523
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a connector and a cable. The connector includes a shell having a front shell and a back shell assembled to each other, an insulative housing, and a number of contacts. The front shell includes a mating portion and a bending portion backwardly extending from the mating portion. The insulative housing includes a body portion and a stepped portion extending backwardly from the body portion. The contact includes a tail portion exposed on the stepped portion. The cable includes a number of conductive wires connected with the tail portions of the contacts. The bending portion is mated with the back shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FEI-YAN PENG, XIAN-KUI SHI, JERRY WU, JUN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20140308848
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a receiving space (110), a number of contacts retained in the insulative housing, a cable (6) electrically connected with the contacts, and a shielding member (5) enclosing on the insulative housing to form a cavity (120). The contacts comprise a set of first contacts (2) and a set of second contacts (3), each of the first and second contacts having a contacting portion and a tail portion. The cavity has a smaller length than the receiving space along a transverse direction, the cavity is stacked on one side of the receiving space along an up-to-down direction, the cavity has a lateral boundary coplanar with the receiving space, the second contacts are received in the receiving space, and the first contacts are retained in the cavity for transmitting high speed signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAN-KUI SHI, YONG-JUN CHEN
  • Patent number: 8562375
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a bracket arranged along a longitudinal direction thereof with a plurality of connector ports and a LED port opening forwards, a plurality of electrical connectors retained in the connector ports, a shading board disposed with a plurality of cavities and a circuit board retained behind and parallel to the shading board and disposed with a plurality of LEDs on a front face thereof. The plurality of LEDs is received in corresponding cavities of the shading board. The shading board with the circuit board is retained in the LED port by the shading board in a height direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong-Jun Chen, Xian-Kui Shi
  • Patent number: 8454387
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (1) having a pair of protrusions (102) on both sides thereof, a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing and a metallic shell (4) enclosing the insulative housing. The metallic shell has a pair of elastic portions (401) on lateral sides thereof, and the elastic portions are bent inwards and adjacent to corresponding back surfaces of the protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fei-Yan Peng, Xian-Kui Shi
  • Patent number: 8430692
    Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (11, 12) defining at least one groove with a front opening; a connector (20) accommodated in the groove, the connector (20) having a terminal module (21) and a metallic shell (22) enclosing the terminal module; a cable (5) electrically coupled to the terminal module of the connector; a printed circuit board (3) received in the insulative cover and electrically connected to the metallic shell of the connector; and a conductive member (4) having a main body (41) fixed to the insulative cover, a connecting portion (42) extending forwardly from the main body and a griping portion (43) formed on a front segment of the connecting portion and griping the printed circuit board to electrically connected with the metallic shell of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fei-Yan Peng, Xian-Kui Shi, Heng Liu, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8353724
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes an insulative housing, a connector section retained in the insulative housing, a cable electrically connecting with a rear side of the connector section, and a cover fastened at a rear end of the insulative housing. The insulative housing defines a cavity opening outwardly along a first direction. The connector section is received in the cavity. The cable extends out of the insulative housing. The cover holds the cable to make the cable bend along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and preventing the bent cable from swinging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Xian-Kui Shi, Jin-Zhi Chen, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8282414
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) comprises: an insulative housing (1); a number of first and second types of connectors (21, 22) disposed in the insulative housing. Each of the first type connectors (21) is arranged in an upstanding manner. Two second type of connectors (22) are arranged along a vertical direction and perpendicular to each other to form two mating ports (26) for mating with two complementary connectors simultaneously. A metallic shell (4) surrounds and engages the insulative housing. And a number of cables (3) extend into the insulative housing and electrically connect with the first and second types of connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi Zhou, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8277251
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a case (1) defining a chamber therein; a connector (2) received in the chamber, the connector having a metallic shell (22); a printed circuit board (23) enclosed in the case, the printed circuit board having main portion and side portion laterally projecting from the main portion, the side portion having a conductive layer (230) on a top surface thereof, and a hole (231) defined in the side portion through the conductive layer, the hole further aligning with a through hole defined in the case; and the metallic shell of the connector soldered to the main portion of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Heng Liu, Xian-Kui Shi, Yi Zhou, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8267722
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100), comprising a frame (1) have a plurality of passageways (13) and a plurality of openings (14) in a front wall (123) of the frame and in communication with the corresponding passageway (13); a plurality of electrical connectors (2) received in the corresponding passageways (13), each electrical connector (2) having a terminal seat (21), a shell (22) enclosing the terminal seat (21) and a mating portion (25) exposed at the corresponding opening (14); a grounding member (3) having a body portion (30), at least two first contact arms (31) and at least one second contact arm (32) formed with the body portion (30), each first contact arm (31) contacting the shell (22) of one of the electrical connectors (2), said at least one second contact arm (32) extending out the frame (1) and disposed around the front wall (123) of the housing (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi Zhou, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Publication number: 20120184153
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) comprises: an insulative housing (1); a number of first and second types of connectors (21, 22) disposed in the insulative housing. Each of the first type connectors (21) is arranged in an upstanding manner. Two second type of connectors (22) are arranged along a vertical direction and perpendicular to each other to form two mating ports (26) for mating with two complementary connectors simultaneously. A metallic shell (4) surrounds and engages the insulative housing. And a number of cables (3) extend into the insulative housing and electrically connect with the first and second types of connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YI ZHOU, XIAN-KUI SHI, CHUNG-YEN YANG
  • Patent number: 8221160
    Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (11, 12) defining an interior and an exterior, and the insulative cover having at least one platform (18) disposed outside of the interior thereof; a printed circuit board (3) located in the interior of the insulative cover; at least one connector (2) mounted to the printed circuit board; and a conductive member (4) fixed to the insulative cover, said conductive member (4) including a main body (41), an arm (42) extending forwardly from the main body and a spring finger (43) formed at a front edge of the arm, the main body supported by the platform, the spring finger contacting the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Heng Liu, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Publication number: 20120156935
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (1) having a pair of protrusions (102) on both sides thereof, a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing and a metallic shell (4) enclosing the insulative housing. The metallic shell has a pair of elastic portions (401) on lateral sides thereof, and the elastic portions are bent inwards and adjacent to corresponding back surfaces of the protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FEI-YAN PENG, XIAN-KUI SHI
  • Publication number: 20120156924
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a bracket arranged along a longitudinal direction thereof with a plurality of connector ports and a LED port opening forwards, a plurality of electrical connectors retained in the connector ports, a shading board disposed with a plurality of cavities and a circuit board retained behind and parallel to the shading board and disposed with a plurality of LEDs on a front face thereof. The plurality of LEDs is received in corresponding cavities of the shading board. The shading board with the circuit board is retained in the LED port by the shading board in a height direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: YONG-JUN CHEN, XIAN-KUI SHI
  • Patent number: 8164010
    Abstract: A cable assembly (100) comprises a cover (2) having a plurality of retaining slots (216, 226) arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a number of connectors (12, 13, 14, 15) mounted to the retaining slots, respectively; and a switch device (4) mounted to the cover, the switch including a base portion (41), a pushing portion (42) and an operating portion (43) assembled together in serial manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi Zhou, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8157584
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes an insulative housing, a number of connectors retained in the insulative housing and a number of cables retained at a rear side of the insulative housing to electrically connect with the connectors. The insulative housing defines a plurality of first cavities and a second cavity arranged in a row along a transverse direction thereof, and a third cavity at an upper side of the second cavity. The second cavity defines a height which is larger than a width thereof. The connectors include a number of standard USB connectors retained in the first cavities, a lower Audio jack uprightly retained in the second cavity and an upper Audio jack horizontally retained in the third cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi Zhou, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8118615
    Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (1) defining a plurality of grooves arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a plurality of connectors (21) accommodated in the grooves, respectively, each of the connectors having a terminal module and a metallic shell enclosing the terminal module; a metallic cage (5) enclosing the insulative cover; and a plurality of conductive members (3), each of the conductive member (3) including a horizontal portion (31) and a vertical portion (32), the horizontal portion having a first tab (311) abutting against the metallic cage, and the vertical portion having a second tab (321) pressing against the metallic shell of a corresponding connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fei-Yan Peng, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Patent number: 8011961
    Abstract: A cable assembly comprises an insulative housing defining a first and second receiving room therein, and a mounting platform disposed at one side of the insulative housing. A first and second electrical connectors are respectively received into the first and second receiving rooms, the first electrical connector defines a metallic shell. At least one cable is electrically connected with the first and second electrical connectors. And a grounding piece is assembled to the mounting platform of the insulative housing and has a contacting arm received into the first receiving room and electrically contacted with the metallic shell of the first electrical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Heng Liu, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang
  • Publication number: 20110143590
    Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (1) defining a plurality of grooves arranged in a row along a transversal direction; a plurality of connectors (21) accommodated in the grooves, respectively, each of the connectors having a terminal module and a metallic shell enclosing the terminal module; a metallic cage (5) enclosing the insulative cover; and a plurality of conductive members (3), each of the conductive member (3) including a horizontal portion (31) and a vertical portion (32), the horizontal portion having a first tab (311) abutting against the metallic cage, and the vertical portion having a second tab (321) pressing against the metallic shell of a corresponding connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Fei-Yan Peng, Xian-Kui Shi, Chung-Yen Yang