Patents by Inventor Xinqing Zhu
Xinqing Zhu 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: 20230331069Abstract: A component configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. The apparatus may comprise an actuator operable in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The scent-dispensing apparatus may comprise a retainer to retain the scent-dispensing cartridge for use and to release the scent-dispensing cartridge for removal and a plunger to present the scent-dispensing cartridge to facilitate removal. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Shane M. Vorac, Weining Song, Xiaohui Pan, Xinqing Zhu
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Publication number: 20230211651Abstract: A cartridge for a vehicle interior component configured to dispense scent from scent media may comprise a body comprising an inlet port and an outlet port and a chamber to contain scent media; and a valve assembly comprising an inlet valve, an outlet valve and a valve mechanism. The valve assembly may facilitate air flow across scent media in the chamber and may provide a seal to obstruct air flow in the chamber. The valve mechanism may comprise an inlet spring to actuate the inlet valve and an outlet spring to actuate the outlet valve. The inlet spring and the outlet spring may be configured to be compressed in alignment with a connector to facilitate air flow. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Shane M. Vorac, Weining Song, Xiaohui Pan, Xinqing Zhu
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Patent number: 11679648Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus comprising a module configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. An actuator may be configured to operate the module in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow through scent media to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The module may comprise a fan to provide airflow. The component may provide a user interface. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd.Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Shane M. Vorac, Weining Song, Xiaohui Pan, Xinqing Zhu
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Publication number: 20230040815Abstract: An air vent assembly for a vehicle interior component configured to provide air flow at an outlet from a ventilation system may comprise a housing providing an air flow passage, a cover, a vane assembly to adjust air flow direction at an outlet, a valve assembly to adjust air flow volume from an inlet, a shaft within the passage and an adjuster to adjust air flow direction and/or volume. The vane assembly may comprise a set of vanes to rotate at a ball joint or universal joint to adjust air flow direction. The shaft may be coupled to the valve assembly by a gear mechanism to adjust air flow volume. The assembly may comprise a light module to provide illumination at the outlet. The light source may illuminate a light-transmissive element within the cover. The vane assembly may comprise the light transmissive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Jianghe ZOU, Xinqing ZHU, Yun LU
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Publication number: 20210394589Abstract: A component for a vehicle interior configured to dispense scent in a vehicle interior is disclosed. The component may comprise a scent-dispensing apparatus comprising a module configured for at least one scent-dispensing cartridge (removable/replaceable) containing scent media. An actuator may be configured to operate the module in a bypass mode or for selection/actuation of a cartridge. A selected cartridge may be actuated from a sealed state to prevent airflow through scent media to an unsealed state to allow airflow across/through scent media and into the vehicle interior. The actuator may comprise a mechanism (e.g. slider, cam mechanism); each cartridge may comprise a valve mechanism actuated by the actuator; each mechanism may comprise a spring. The module may comprise a fan to provide airflow. The component may provide a user interface. The component may comprise a console, overhead console, floor console, center console, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Michael Robert Catlin, Thomas Scott Hodgson, Shane M. Vorac, Weining Song, Xiaohui Pan, Xinqing Zhu
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Patent number: 9931742Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a jig for detaching a display assembly. The display assembly comprises: a fixing module configured to fix a backlight module in the display assembly; and an absorbing module configured to absorb a display panel in the display assembly such that the display panel and the backlight module are separated from each other by an external force.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Gang Wang, Xinqing Zhu, Guangyuan Cai, Jianlei Yang, Yu Zhang, Ningheng Du
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Patent number: 9804427Abstract: A film-attaching apparatus comprising a base, a substrate bearing member configured to bear a substrate and a film bearing member configured to bear a film; the film bearing member is rotatable between a closed position and an open position; the film bearing member at the closed position has a bearing surface in opposite to that of the substrate bearing member such that a first portion of the film is contacted with a first portion of the substrate; and the substrate bearing member is movable in translational motion along a direction of the bearing surface of the substrate bearing member upon the film bearing member being at the closed position such that the bearing surfaces of the substrate bearing member and of the film bearing member are movable with respect to each other to attach a second portion of the film onto a second portion of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd., Hefei BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu Zhang, Xinqing Zhu, Guangyuan Cai, Jianlei Yang, Yongkang Hou, Gang Wang
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Patent number: 9604336Abstract: The present disclosure provides a belt transmission device and a grinding apparatus. The device comprises: a grinding stand; rotation wheels mounted on the grinding stand, including a driver wheel and driven wheels; a grinding belt supported by rotation wheels; a first sensor fixedly provided on the grinding stand and configured to detect a rotation speed of any one of the driven wheels; and a controller configured to control a rotation speed of the driver wheel and connected with a driving motor of the driver wheel, wherein the controller is further connected with the first sensor, receives rotation speed signals of the one driven wheel detected by the first sensor, calculates difference between the rotation speeds of the driver wheel and the one driven wheel, and compares the difference with a predetermined difference range in the controller; and when the difference is beyond the predetermined difference range, an alarm is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yinchu Zhao, Haibin Liu, Jinjun Wang, Xu Li, Zuoxiang He, Xinqing Zhu
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Publication number: 20160187678Abstract: A film-attaching apparatus comprising a base, a substrate bearing member configured to bear a substrate and a film bearing member configured to bear a film; the film bearing member is rotatable between a closed position and an open position; the film bearing member at the closed position has a bearing surface in opposite to that of the substrate bearing member such that a first portion of the film is contacted with a first portion of the substrate; and the substrate bearing member is movable in translational motion along a direction of the bearing surface of the substrate bearing member upon the film bearing member being at the closed position such that the bearing surfaces of the substrate bearing member and of the film bearing member are movable with respect to each other to attach a second portion of the film onto a second portion of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicants: HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu ZHANG, Xinqing ZHU, Guangyuan CAI, Jianlei YANG, Yongkang HOU, Gang WANG
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Publication number: 20160151877Abstract: The present disclosure provides a belt transmission device and a grinding apparatus. The device comprises: a grinding stand; rotation wheels mounted on the grinding stand, including a driver wheel and driven wheels; a grinding belt supported by rotation wheels; a first sensor fixedly provided on the grinding stand and configured to detect a rotation speed of any one of the driven wheels; and a controller configured to control a rotation speed of the driver wheel and connected with a driving motor of the driver wheel, wherein the controller is further connected with the first sensor, receives rotation speed signals of the one driven wheel detected by the first sensor, calculates difference between the rotation speeds of the driver wheel and the one driven wheel, and compares the difference with a predetermined difference range in the controller; and when the difference is beyond the predetermined difference range, an alarm is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Yinchu Zhao, Haibin Liu, Jinjun Wang, Xu Li, Zuoxiang He, Xinqing Zhu
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Publication number: 20160074979Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a jig for detaching a display assembly. The display assembly comprises: a fixing module configured to fix a backlight module in the display assembly; and an absorbing module configured to absorb a display panel in the display assembly such that the display panel and the backlight module are separated from each other by an external force.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Gang Wang, Xinqing Zhu, Guangyuan Cai, Jianlei Yang, Yu Zhang, Ningheng Du