Patents by Inventor Yann-Shuoh Sun

Yann-Shuoh Sun 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: 20120210685
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan apparatus is disclosed in the present invention. The characteristics of the centrifugal fan apparatus lies in that the width of airflow channel defined between the rim of the impeller and the inner wall of the housing accommodating the impeller is uniform, and two airflow spaces defined between the axial cross section of the impeller and upper housing and lower housing respectively are not symmetry. Due to these two characteristics, the centrifugal fan apparatus is capable of making larger pressure difference to inducing higher flow rate and reducing noise while the centrifugal fan apparatus is operated. The present invention also provides a dust-collecting module that is formed by adopting the centrifugal fan apparatus with a designed dust-collecting casing, which is capable of being a sucker of a vacuum cleaner to collect dust of the surroundings for the purpose of environment cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: YANN-SHUOH SUN, Yu-Liang Chung, Jiing-Fu Chen, Tung-Chuan Wu, Chun-Hsien Liu
  • Patent number: 7952470
    Abstract: A collision detection apparatus is provided, which includes a main body, at least an air bag disposed at the periphery of the main body and at least a baro sensor. The air bags communicate with each other. The air bag is connected to the baro sensor to detect the pressure at different time points and the pressure variations. The apparatus judges whether a collision has occurred and the collision force is detected by the baro sensors. The time point of collision occurrence and the collision position according to the pressures of the air bags at different time points are determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Ching-Chi Liao, Yen-Chieh Mao, Lai-Sheng Chen, Yu-Liang Chung, Yann-Shuoh Sun, Nai-Chia Chang
  • Patent number: 7861365
    Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner is disclosed in the present invention, which comprises a controller, at least a driving wheel module, and a dust-collecting module. The controller is disposed on a housing plate. The driving wheel module, electrically connecting to the controller, further includes: a driver; a wheel connecting to the output shaft of the driver; a linkage rod, having two ends pivotally fixed on the housing plate and the driver respectively; and a resilience element, having two ends pivotally connected to the housing plate and the driver respectively. The dust-collecting module, disposed on the housing plate, is capable of vacuuming for filtering and collecting dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Jiing-Fu Chen, Yu-Liang Chung, Weng-Jung Lu, Meng-Chun Chen, Chun-Hsien Liu
  • Patent number: 7652446
    Abstract: A method for detecting and controlling output characteristics of a DC motor is provided in the present invention, wherein an input impedance related to the DC motor is measured for analyzing the output characteristics of the DC motor so that the output characteristics of the DC motor is capable being controlled according to the requirement of usage. By means of the foregoing method, the present invention further provides a self-propelled apparatus which functions to detect and control the output of the DC motor for maintaining the moving speed according to the environment status and road condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Janq-Yann Lin, Yong-Lin Kuo, Yaw-Nan Lee, Yann-Shuoh Sun, Ching-Chi Liao
  • Publication number: 20100000163
    Abstract: A raised floor structure includes a vibration-damping platform and a support structure. The vibration-damping platform includes a bottom plate having a supporting face; a top plate located at a predetermined height position above the bottom plate to thereby define a vibration-buffering space therebetween; and a damping pad disposed in the vibration-buffering space between the top plate and the bottom plate. The support structure includes a plurality of supporting members connected to the supporting face of the bottom plate and located between the supporting face of the bottom plate and a foundation structure for supporting the vibration-damping platform thereon. Meanwhile, a raised space is formed between the bottom plate of the vibration-damping platform and the foundation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Hong-I Tsai, Yann-Shuoh Sun
  • Patent number: 7577499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an obstacle detection device, adapted for an autonomous mobile system, which comprises: a conducting wire, a first unit and a second unit. The first unit further comprises a first conducting part, electrically connected to an end of the conducting wire; and the second unit further comprises a second conducting part, electrically connected to another end of the conducting wire other than that connecting to the first conducting part. As an abnormality, such as the autonomous mobile system comes into contact with an obstacle, or misses a step, is happening and detected by the obstacle detection device, a reactive force will be generated to force the two conducting parts to contact with each other so as to enable an electrical conduction for issuing an electrical signal to the control unit of the autonomous mobile system and thus enabling the autonomous mobile system to react with respect to the abnormality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Hung-Hsiu Yu, Yu-Liang Chung, Shao-Yu Hsu
  • Publication number: 20080269972
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an obstacle detection device, adapted for an autonomous mobile system, which comprises: a conducting wire, a first unit and a second unit. The first unit further comprises a first conducting part, electrically connected to an end of the conducting wire; and the second unit further comprises a second conducting part, electrically connected to another end of the conducting wire other than that connecting to the first conducting part. As an abnormality, such as the autonomous mobile system comes into contact with an obstacle, or misses a step, is happening and detected by the obstacle detection device, a reactive force will be generated to force the two conducting parts to contact with each other so as to enable an electrical conduction for issuing an electrical signal to the control unit of the autonomous mobile system and thus enabling the autonomous mobile system to react with respect to the abnormality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: YANN-SHUOH SUN, HUNG-HSIU YU, YU-LIANG CHUNG, SHAO-YU HSU
  • Publication number: 20080253752
    Abstract: A method for detecting and controlling output characteristics of a DC motor is provided in the present invention, wherein an input impedance related to the DC motor is measured for analyzing the output characteristics of the DC motor so that the output characteristics of the DC motor is capable being controlled according to the requirement of usage. By means of the foregoing method, the present invention further provides a self-propelled apparatus which functions to detect and control the output of the DC motor for maintaining the moving speed according to the environment status and road condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Janq-Yann Lin, Yong-Lin Kuo, Yaw-Nan Lee, Yann-Shuoh Sun, Ching-Chi Liao
  • Publication number: 20080117034
    Abstract: A collision detection apparatus is provided, which includes a main body, at least an air bag disposed at the periphery of the main body and at least a baro sensor. The air bags communicate with each other. The air bag is connected to the baro sensor to detect the pressure at different time points and the pressure variations. The apparatus judges whether a collision has occurred and the collision force is detected by the baro sensors. The time point of collision occurrence and the collision position according to the pressures of the air bags at different time points are determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ching-Chi Liao, Yen-Chieh Mao, Lai-Sheng Chen, Yu-Liang Chung, Yann-Shuoh Sun, Nai-Chia Chang
  • Publication number: 20080066257
    Abstract: A robotic vacuum cleaner is disclosed in the present invention, which comprises a controller, at least a driving wheel module, and a dust-collecting module. The controller is disposed on a housing plate. The driving wheel module, electrically connecting to the controller, further includes: a driver; a wheel connecting to the output shaft of the driver; a linkage rod, having two ends pivotally fixed on the housing plate and the driver respectively; and a resilience element, having two ends pivotally connected to the housing plate and the driver respectively. The dust-collecting module, disposed on the housing plate, is capable of vacuuming for filtering and collecting dust.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Jiing-Fu Chen, Yu-Liang Chung, Weng-Jung Lu, Meng-Chun Chen, Chun-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20080069689
    Abstract: A centrifugal fan apparatus is disclosed in the present invention. The characteristics of the centrifugal fan apparatus lies in that the width of airflow channel defined between the rim of the impeller and the inner wall of the housing accommodating the impeller is uniform, and two airflow spaces defined between the axial cross section of the impeller and upper housing and lower housing respectively are not symmetry. Due to these two characteristics, the centrifugal fan apparatus is capable of making larger pressure difference to inducing higher flow rate and reducing noise while the centrifugal fan apparatus is operated. The present invention also provides a dust-collecting module that is formed by adopting the centrifugal fan apparatus with a designed dust-collecting casing, which is capable of being a sucker of a vacuum cleaner to collect dust of the surroundings for the purpose of environment cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Yu-Liang Chung, Jiing-Fu Chen, Tung-Chuan Wu, Chun-Hsien Liu
  • Publication number: 20080050228
    Abstract: An impeller structure for a centrifugal fan device is disclosed, in which the impeller structure is primarily comprised of: a disc; and a plurality of blade structures, each being arranged on the disc; wherein, each blade structure further comprises: a first blade; and a second blade, arranged at a circumferential length away from a side of the first blade while radially overlapping with the radial of the first blade by a specific overlap area for forming a gap passage functioning as a nozzle. As a fluidic is flowing through and shooting out of the gap passage, not only the growth of the boundary layers on the suction surfaces of front blades are interrupted, but also as the fluidic with high kinetic energy is mixing with the low-kinetic fluidic flowing on the suction surfaces of rear blades, the thickness of the boundary layer is reduced while the separation point is delayed and thus separation can be prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Jiing-Fu Chen, Tung-Chuan Wu, Chan-Hsing Lo, Chung-Ping Chiang, Yu-Liang Chung, Yann-Shuoh Sun
  • Publication number: 20070293995
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an obstacle detection device, adapted for an autonomous mobile system, which comprises: a conducting wire, a first unit and a second unit. The first unit further comprises a first conducting part, electrically connected to an end of the conducting wire; and the second unit further comprises a second conducting part, electrically connected to another end of the conducting wire other than that connecting to the first conducting part. As an abnormality, such as the autonomous mobile system comes into contact with an obstacle, or misses a step, is happening and detected by the obstacle detection device, a reactive force will be generated to force the two conducting parts to contact with each other so as to enable an electrical conduction for issuing an electrical signal to the control unit of the autonomous mobile system and thus enabling the autonomous mobile system to react with respect to the abnormality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Hung-Hsiu Yu, Yu-Liang Chung, Shao-Yu Hsu
  • Patent number: 7114692
    Abstract: A vibration isolation device for isolating a vibration source from a carried member, includes: a carrier for carrying the carried member; a housing positioned on the vibration source, and formed with an accommodating space; a cover for sealing an open end of the housing; a base mounted in the accommodating space, and extended through the cover to be connected to the carrier; a plurality of connecting members mounted in the accommodating space and around the base, wherein each of the connecting members is connected to the base and the cover; and a plurality of actuators provided in the connecting members respectively, for changing vibration of the connecting members and the base when the vibration source vibrates, so as to minimize vibration of the carrier, thereby achieving the effect of isolating vertical and horizontal vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Wei-Han Wang, Jen-Hua Wu, Yen-Chieh Mao
  • Publication number: 20060131471
    Abstract: A vibration isolation device for isolating a vibration source from a carried member, includes: a carrier for carrying the carried member; a housing positioned on the vibration source, and formed with an accommodating space; a cover for sealing an open end of the housing; a base mounted in the accommodating space, and extended through the cover to be connected to the carrier; a plurality of connecting members mounted in the accommodating space and around the base, wherein each of the connecting members is connected to the base and the cover; and a plurality of actuators provided in the connecting members respectively, for changing vibration of the connecting members and the base when the vibration source vibrates, so as to minimize vibration of the carrier, thereby achieving the effect of isolating vertical and horizontal vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2005
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Inventors: Yann-Shuoh Sun, Wei-Han Wang, Jen-Hua Wu, Yen-Chieh Mao