Patents by Inventor Yi-Liang Chen

Yi-Liang Chen 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: 8925854
    Abstract: A paper roll fixing device of a printer is provided. The paper roll fixing device includes a first supporting member and a second supporting member. The first supporting member includes a first supporting protrusion part and plural first auxiliary rollers. The second supporting member includes a second supporting protrusion part and plural second auxiliary rollers. The first supporting protrusion part and the second supporting protrusion part are inserted into two ends of a hollow shaft of a paper roll. Consequently, the paper roll is fixed in the space between the first supporting member and the second supporting member, and supported by the first auxiliary rollers and the second auxiliary rollers. Moreover, especially, the paper roll fixing device is applicable to a variety of paper rolls with different diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Wen-Hsien Yen
  • Patent number: 8891238
    Abstract: An electronic device with a detachable communication module is provided. The electronic device includes an electronic device casing and the communication module. The electronic device casing includes a receiving space and an opening. The communication module includes a covering plate, a fixing plate, a first circuit board, and a first connector. The covering plate has an aperture. The first connector has a connecting port. Moreover, the first circuit board is connected with a supporting member. The first connector is connected with the first circuit board. The connecting port is exposed to the aperture of the covering plate. After the first circuit board and the first connector are accommodated within the receiving space, the opening of the electronic device casing is covered by the covering plate. Moreover, by the fixing plate, the communication module is fixed on the electronic device casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Ming-Wei Yu
  • Patent number: 8830494
    Abstract: A sheet sensing module and a duplex scanning apparatus having the sheet sensing module are provided. The sheet sensing module includes a first sensing arm, a second sensing arm, and an electronic sensor. The first sensing arm is partially exposed to a sheet feeding channel of the duplex scanning apparatus. The second sensing arm is partially exposed to an inverting channel of the duplex scanning apparatus. When a document is transferred through the sheet feeding channel to trigger said first sensing arm or the document is transferred through the inverting channel to trigger the second sensing arm, the electronic sensor generates a sensing signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hung Kuo, Yi-Liang Chen, Wei-Hsun Hsu, Szu-Chieh Wu
  • Patent number: 8810874
    Abstract: A duplex scanning apparatus and a sheet-feeding control method thereof are provided. The duplex scanning apparatus includes a sheet feeding channel, a sheet transfer channel, an inverting channel, and a sheet sensing module. A first end of the inverting channel is connected to a junction between said sheet feeding channel and the sheet transfer channel. A second end of the inverting channel is connected to the sheet transfer channel. A distance between the sheet sensing module and the first end of the inverting channel is greater than a distance between the sheet sensing module and the second end of the inverting channel. When a document is transferred through the sheet sensing module at the second time, a next document is fed into the sheet feeding channel through a sheet entrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hung Kuo, Yi-Liang Chen, Wei-Hsun Hsu, Szu-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20140159187
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of antireflection substrate structure includes: providing a silicon wafer having a first rough surface; forming an antireflection optical film on the silicon wafer, wherein the antireflection optical film conformally overlays the first rough surface; performing a surface treatment on the antireflection optical film so that the antireflection optical film has a hydrophilic surface, and the hydrophilic surface is relatively far away from the silicon wafer; dropping a colloidal solution on the hydrophilic surface of the antireflection optical film, wherein the colloidal solution includes a solution and multiple nano-balls and the nano-balls are adhered onto the hydrophilic surface; and performing an etching process on the hydrophilic surface of the antireflection optical film by taking the nano-balls as an etching mask so as to form a second rough surface, wherein the roughness of the second rough surface is different from the roughness of the first rough surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: TATUNG UNIVERSITY, TATUNG COMPANY
    Inventors: Chiung-Wei Lin, Jheng-Jie Ruan, Yi-Liang Chen, Hsien-Chieh Lin
  • Patent number: 8643688
    Abstract: A printing device includes a casing, an upper cover, plural light sources, and a sensing module. The plural light sources are used for emitting plural light beams. The upper cover is connected with the casing, and rotatable relative the casing. The plural light sources are disposed on the upper cover, and arranged in a row. The sensing module is disposed under the plural light sources, and movable relative to the casing along a specified direction. After the light beams transmitted through a gap of the transfer paper are received by the sensing module, the gap is detected by the sensing module. The plural light beams emitted by the plural light sources can be projected onto any movable position of the sensing module. In other words, it is not necessary to align the sensing module and the plural light beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Wen-Hsien Yen
  • Publication number: 20140027561
    Abstract: A paper roll fixing device of a printer is provided. The paper roll fixing device includes a first supporting member and a second supporting member. The first supporting member includes a first supporting protrusion part and plural first auxiliary rollers. The second supporting member includes a second supporting protrusion part and plural second auxiliary rollers. The first supporting protrusion part and the second supporting protrusion part are inserted into two ends of a hollow shaft of a paper roll. Consequently, the paper roll is fixed in the space between the first supporting member and the second supporting member, and supported by the first auxiliary rollers and the second auxiliary rollers. Moreover, especially, the paper roll fixing device is applicable to a variety of paper rolls with different diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Wen-Hsien Yen
  • Publication number: 20130308169
    Abstract: A duplex scanning apparatus and a sheet-feeding control method thereof are provided. The duplex scanning apparatus includes a sheet feeding channel, a sheet transfer channel, an inverting channel, and a sheet sensing module. A first end of the inverting channel is connected to a junction between said sheet feeding channel and the sheet transfer channel. A second end of the inverting channel is connected to the sheet transfer channel. A distance between the sheet sensing module and the first end of the inverting channel is greater than a distance between the sheet sensing module and the second end of the inverting channel. When a document is transferred through the sheet sensing module at the second time, a next document is fed into the sheet feeding channel through a sheet entrance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Ping-Hung Kuo, Yi-Liang Chen, Wei-Hsun Hsu, Szu-Chieh Wu
  • Publication number: 20130301226
    Abstract: An electronic device with a detachable communication module is provided. The electronic device includes an electronic device casing and the communication module. The electronic device casing includes a receiving space and an opening. The communication module includes a covering plate, a fixing plate, a first circuit board, and a first connector. The covering plate has an aperture. The first connector has a connecting port. Moreover, the first circuit board is connected with a supporting member. The first connector is connected with the first circuit board. The connecting port is exposed to the aperture of the covering plate. After the first circuit board and the first connector are accommodated within the receiving space, the opening of the electronic device casing is covered by the covering plate. Moreover, by the fixing plate, the communication module is fixed on the electronic device casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang CHEN, Ming-Wei YU
  • Patent number: 8535969
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell including a photovoltaic layer, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an insulating layer and a light-transparent conductive layer is provided. The photovoltaic layer has a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode layer having at least one gap is disposed on the first surface, wherein the at least one gap exposes a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The second electrode layer is disposed on the second surface. The insulating layer having a plurality of pores is located on the photovoltaic layer exposed by the at least one gap, wherein the holes expose a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The light-transparent conductive layer covers the insulating layer and is connected with the first electrode layer. The transparent electrode is connected with the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Tatung Company, Tatung University
    Inventors: Chiung-Wei Lin, Yi-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 8499424
    Abstract: A binding assembly has a binding frame, a pulling tie and a tightening tie. The binding frame has a base, a pressing member, two tie fastening holders and two separating members. The tie fastening holders are connected pivotally to the base and each has a pulling tie hole and a tightening tie hole. Each separating member divides the corresponding tightening tie hole into a first hole segment and a second hole segment. The pulling tie is mounted through and compressed by the pressing member and has two ends mounted respectively through the pulling tie holes. The tightening tie has two ends mounted respectively through the first hole segments along a first direction, mounted respectively over the separating members and mounted respectively through the second hole segments along a second direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Jin Jiang City, Shoes-Lock Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 8454008
    Abstract: A retard roller and a retard roller module are provided. The retard roller is used in an automatic document feeder for providing a frictional force to separate plural documents from each other. Unidirectional rotation of the retard roller is permitted. Due to the unidirectional rotation, the contact surface of the retard roller can be switched. During the sheet-feeding process, the document is contacted with a specified contact surface. By rotating the retard roller, the document is contacted with another contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Tsui Lan, Ping-Hung Kuo, Yi-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 8448936
    Abstract: An automatic document feeder includes a sheet input tray, a transfer channel, a sheet pick-up module, a retard roller, a thickness detecting module and a controlling unit. When the sheet pick-up module is driven, the documents placed on the sheet input tray are fed into the transfer channel. The thickness detecting module is used for detecting a thickness of the documents. The controlling unit is used for judging whether a multiple-feeding event occurs. In a case that the multiple-feeding event occurs, the sheet pick-up module is reversely rotated such that the documents are returned to the sheet input tray. When the sheet pick-up module is reversely rotated, the retard roller provides a lower frictional force, so that the documents are allowed to be returned to the sheet input tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Primax Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yung-Tai Pan, Chien-Kuo Kuan, Yi-Liang Chen, Ping-Hung Kuo
  • Publication number: 20130128294
    Abstract: A sheet sensing module and a duplex scanning apparatus having the sheet sensing module are provided. The sheet sensing module includes a first sensing arm, a second sensing arm, and an electronic sensor. The first sensing arm is partially exposed to a sheet feeding channel of the duplex scanning apparatus. The second sensing arm is partially exposed to an inverting channel of the duplex scanning apparatus. When a document is transferred through the sheet feeding channel to trigger said first sensing arm or the document is transferred through the inverting channel to trigger the second sensing arm, the electronic sensor generates a sensing signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Ping-Hung KUO, Yi-Liang CHEN, Wei-Hsun HSU, Szu-Chieh WU
  • Publication number: 20130125356
    Abstract: A binding assembly has a binding frame, a pulling tie and a tightening tie. The binding frame has a base, a pressing member, two tie fastening holders and two separating members. The tie fastening holders are connected pivotally to the base and each has a pulling tie hole and a tightening tie hole. Each separating member divides the corresponding tightening tie hole into a first hole segment and a second hole segment. The pulling tie is mounted through and compressed by the pressing member and has two ends mounted respectively through the pulling tie holes. The tightening tie has two ends mounted respectively through the first hole segments along a first direction, mounted respectively over the separating members and mounted respectively through the second hole segments along a second direction opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Yi-Liang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130127318
    Abstract: A clamshell device includes a cover, a flexible supporting plate, and a base. The cover includes a notch, a friction edge, and a lateral slant surface located at an inner wall of the notch. The supporting plate includes a curvy rim, an elongated groove, and a lateral post. The supporting plate is installed on a base and aligned with the notch. When the cover is rotated at a supporting angle, the friction edge is pressed against the curvy rim of the supporting plate. Consequently, the curvy rim is deformed toward the elongated groove to result in interference, and the supporting plate provides a friction force to allow the cover to be fixed at the supporting angle. At the same time, the interference between the lateral post of the supporting plate and the lateral slant surface can facilitate the cover to be fixed at the supporting angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Wen-Hsien Yen
  • Patent number: 8348257
    Abstract: A retard roller of an automatic document feeder provides a frictional force to separate plural documents from each other. The retard roller can provide a first damping torque and a second damping torque with different directions. The second damping torque is smaller than the first damping torque. As such, the frictional force exerted on the document is reduced for returning the document out of the automatic document feeder. A retard roller module having such a retard roller is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventors: Yi-Liang Chen, Ping-Hung Kuo, Chien-Kuo Kuan
  • Patent number: 8308155
    Abstract: A retard roller and a retard roller module are provided. The retard roller is used in an automatic document feeder for providing a frictional force to separate plural documents from each other. Unidirectional rotation of the retard roller is permitted. Due to the unidirectional rotation, the contact surface of the retard roller can be switched. During the sheet-feeding process, the document is contacted with a specified contact surface. By rotating the retard roller, the document is contacted with another contact surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Primax Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Tsui Lan, Ping-Hung Kuo, Yi-Liang Chen
  • Patent number: 8299353
    Abstract: A solar cell including a photovoltaic layer, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an insulating layer and a light-transparent conductive layer is provided. The photovoltaic layer has a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode layer having at least one gap is disposed on the first surface, wherein the at least one gap exposes a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The second electrode layer is disposed on the second surface. The insulating layer having a plurality of pores is located on the photovoltaic layer exposed by the at least one gap, wherein the holes expose a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The light-transparent conductive layer covers the insulating layer and is connected with the first electrode layer. The transparent electrode is connected with the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores. A method of fabricating a solar cell is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignees: Tatung Company, Tatung University
    Inventors: Chiung-Wei Lin, Yi-Liang Chen
  • Publication number: 20120258568
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a solar cell including a photovoltaic layer, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, an insulating layer and a light-transparent conductive layer is provided. The photovoltaic layer has a first surface and a second surface. The first electrode layer having at least one gap is disposed on the first surface, wherein the at least one gap exposes a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The second electrode layer is disposed on the second surface. The insulating layer having a plurality of pores is located on the photovoltaic layer exposed by the at least one gap, wherein the holes expose a portion of the photovoltaic layer. The light-transparent conductive layer covers the insulating layer and is connected with the first electrode layer. The transparent electrode is connected with the photovoltaic layer through at least a part of the pores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: TATUNG UNIVERSITY, TATUNG COMPANY
    Inventors: Chiung-Wei Lin, Yi-Liang Chen