Patents by Inventor Xue-Cheng Zhang

Xue-Cheng Zhang 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: 7495908
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device to a drive bracket. The data storage device is locked to the drive bracket via a locking module. The locking module includes a housing member attached to the drive bracket, and a pushing member, a locking member, and a releasing member that are attached to the housing member. The pushing member is driven by a pushing action of the data storage device for releasing the locking member in a first direction for locking the data storage device. The locking member is driven by the releasing member for unlocking the data storage device in an opposite direction with respect to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Cheng Zhang, Hao Lan, Pin-Shian Wu, Qin Guo, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Patent number: 7405950
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting two or more types of data storage devices that each defines a locking hole in a sidewall thereof includes a bracket for holding the data storage devices, a fixing member, and a locking member. The bracket includes a first side wall. The first side wall defines a locating hole therein. The locating hole has at least two locating positions. The fixing member is pivotably mounted to the first side wall of the bracket. The locking member is selectively mounted to at least two positions of the fixing member. The locking member includes a locking portion extending therefrom, for selectively being inserted through the at least two locating positions of the locating hole of the bracket to engage in the locking hole of a corresponding type of data storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xue-Cheng Zhang, Qin Guo, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20080000849
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for mounting a data storage device to a drive bracket. The data storage device is locked to the drive bracket via a locking module. The locking module includes a housing member attached to the drive bracket, and a pushing member, a locking member, and a releasing member that are attached to the housing member. The pushing member is driven by a pushing action of the data storage device for releasing the locking member in a first direction for locking the data storage device. The locking member is driven by the releasing member for unlocking the data storage device in an opposite direction with respect to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XUE-CHENG ZHANG, HAO LAN, PIN-SHIAN WU, QIN GUO, CHUN-CHI LIANG
  • Publication number: 20070279889
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting two or more types of data storage devices that each defines a locking hole in a sidewall thereof includes a bracket for holding the data storage devices, a fixing member, and a locking member. The bracket includes a first side wall. The first side wall defines a locating hole therein. The locating hole has at least two locating positions. The fixing member is pivotably mounted to the first side wall of the bracket. The locking member is selectively mounted to at least two positions of the fixing member. The locking member includes a locking portion extending therefrom, for selectively being inserted through the at least two locating positions of the locating hole of the bracket to engage in the locking hole of a corresponding type of data storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xue-Cheng Zhang, Qin Guo, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang