Patents by Inventor Yi-Lung Chou

Yi-Lung Chou 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: 20100264787
    Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis, a bracket and a tray. The chassis includes a bottom plate and two parallel side plates perpendicular to the bottom plate. A side plate post is located on each of the side plates. The bracket is located on the bottom plate between the side plates. A bracket post is located on the bracket. The tray defines two tray positioning openings therein. The tray positioning openings receive the bracket post and side plate post so as to secure the tray in the chassis between the bracket and the one of the side plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20100238618
    Abstract: A system for housing storage devices in an electronic device includes a first drive bracket, a second drive bracket; and a chassis having the first or the second drive bracket installed therein. The first drive bracket defines a plurality of first rooms for accommodating first disk drives therein. The second drive bracket defines a plurality of second rooms for accommodating second disk drives therein. The first disk drives are sized different from the second disk drives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HUNG-CHIEH CHANG, CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20100172740
    Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a receiving bracket adapted to be mounted in an electronic device enclosure and a fan module accommodated in the receiving bracket. The fan module includes a fan and a mounting bracket connected to the fan. The fan is secured to the mounting bracket via a plurality of fasteners. Each fastener has a securing head. A plurality of vibration absorbers is disposed between the fan and the fastener. Each vibration absorber includes two isolating walls. One of the isolating walls is sandwiched by the fan and the mounting bracket, and the other isolating wall is sandwiched by the mounting bracket and the fastener securing head, so as to isolate the mounting bracket, the fan, and the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Li-Ping Chen, Yi-Lung Chou, Hung-Chieh Chang
  • Publication number: 20100165568
    Abstract: An airflow conducting apparatus is used for dissipating heat from at least one memory module received in a corresponding socket on a motherboard. The airflow conducting apparatus includes an airduct and a valve piece. The airduct is positioned over the socket and configured to guide air to flow therethrough. The valve piece is attached to an inside of the airduct. The valve piece includes a plurality of parallel elastic flaps. Each flap has at least one configuration that deflects air flowing through the airduct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HO-CHIN TSAI, LUNG-SHENG TSAI, LI-PING CHEN, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Patent number: 7744172
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a rear plate defining a through opening therein, a mounting bracket secured on the rear plate to cover the through opening of the rear plate, and an interchangeable I/O plate. The mounting bracket includes a top wall perpendicular to the rear plate and, a front wall parallel to the rear plate. The top wall forms an engaging tab thereon. The front wall defines a through opening therein corresponding to the through opening of the rear plate. The I/O plate is configured for covering the through opening of the front wall of the mounting bracket, and defines a securing hole therein for receiving the engaging tab of the mounting bracket. A locking piece is formed on the I/O plate and together with the I/O plate sandwiches an edge of the through opening of the mounting bracket therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Tzu Chen, Li-Ping Chen, Chia-Kang Wu, Yi-Lung Chou
  • Publication number: 20100105313
    Abstract: An air conducting device is used for removing heat from at least one component by directing airflow flowing along a first direction. The first direction is parallel to the at least one component. The air conducting device includes an airduct receiving the at least one component therein, and an air guiding member. The air guiding member is attached to an inner side of the airduct. The air guiding member includes a plurality of resilient legs. The legs extend diagonally relative to the first direction in a first state. The legs are able to accommodate the at least one component in a second state. Each leg in the first state is able to serve as a barrier to the airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HO-CHIN TSAI, LUNG-SHENG TSAI, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Patent number: 7701725
    Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis (10) having a bottom plate (12), a drive bracket (20) for securing at least one data storage device therein, a motherboard (40), and a riser card (30). The drive bracket is secured in the chassis above the bottom plate, and has a sidewall (203) perpendicular to the bottom plate of the chassis. The motherboard is secured on the bottom plate of the chassis forming a socket (41) thereon. The riser card electrically engages in the socket of the motherboard, and is secured on the sidewall of the drive bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Lu Fan, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen, Yu-Feng Hung
  • Patent number: 7679900
    Abstract: A computer enclosure for mounting a disk drive bracket includes a chassis for receiving the disk drive bracket, and an extending plate releasably positioned and aligned at an end of the chassis. One portion of the disk drive bracket is fixed on the chassis, and the other portion is fixed on the extending plate. The disk drive bracket is completely mounted on the chassis and the extending plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hung Lee, Lung-Sheng Tsai, Chia-Kang Wu, Ho-Chin Tsai, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen
  • Patent number: 7679927
    Abstract: An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device, a transfer card configured for connecting the electronic device to another electronic device, and a fixing board for mounting the transfer card to the electronic device. The electronic device includes a front wall defining a port. The transfer card is coupled to the electronic device. The transfer card comprises a printed circuit board perpendicular to the front wall, a first connector arranged on the elongated printed circuit board and protruding beyond a first longitudinal edge of the printed circuit board for engagement in the port in the front wall of the electronic device, and a second connector arranged on the printed circuit board and protruding beyond an opposite second longitudinal edge of the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kang Wu, Chieh Yang, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20100039007
    Abstract: A server carrier assembly includes a server carrier configured for receiving a server therein, and a cable collecting structure mounted to the server carrier. The cable collecting structure includes a bracket and at least one receiving portion extending from the bracket. A space between the bracket and the receiving portion is defined for collecting at least one cable of the server. At least one opening is defined in the bracket and configured for the cable of the server to extend there through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, LI-PING CHEN, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20100002369
    Abstract: A computer enclosure for mounting a disk drive bracket includes a chassis for receiving the disk drive bracket, and an extending plate releasably positioned and aligned at an end of the chassis. One portion of the disk drive bracket is fixed on the chassis, and the other portion is fixed on the extending plate. The disk drive bracket is completely mounted on the chassis and the extending plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: SHENG-HUNG LEE, LUNG-SHENG TSAI, CHIA-KANG WU, HO-CHIN TSAI, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100000060
    Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a first plate defining a first mounting hole therein, a second plate defining a second mounting hole therein, and a fastener for pivotably attaching the first plate to the second plate. The fastener includes a pivot portion engaged with the first mounting hole of the first plate and an shaft engaged with the second mounting hole of the second plate. The pivot portion includes a first end, a second end, and a neck connecting between the first end and the second end. The shaft extends from the second end of the pivot portion. A diameter of the second end is less than that of the first end, but greater than that of the second mounting hole of the second plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LUNG-SHENG TSAI, CHIA-KANG WU, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20090284915
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (10), a top cover (30) mounted to the chassis and a lever (90). The chassis includes a sidewall (13). A rim (131) formed on a top portion of the sidewall. The top cover includes a top panel (31) with an edge (32) formed thereon. The lever is pivotably attached to the edge of the top cover. The lever includes a propelling portion (93) and a handle (91) formed on opposite end of the propelling portion. The lever is capable of being rotated, engage the rim of the sidewall, and release the top cover from the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LUNG-SHENG TSAI, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN, CHIA-KANG WU
  • Patent number: 7580252
    Abstract: A disk drive assembly is mounting in an enclosure (1). The enclosure has a bar (12). The disk drive includes a disk drive (4), a mounting bracket (2), and a converter card (3). The disk drive has a top surface (41), opposite side surfaces (43) and a back surface (45) perpendicular to the top surface. The disk drive has a first output connector on the back surface. The mounting bracket has a pair of feet (248) attached to the side surfaces of the disk drive and a mounting board (22) attached to the back surface of the disk drive. A resilient arm (5) with a protrusion (53) is formed on the resilient arm for engaging with the bar. The converter card is received in the mounting bracket, the converter card has a circuit board (31) parallel to the top surface of the disk drive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Kang Wu, Chieh Yang, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20080298032
    Abstract: An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device, a transfer card configured for connecting the electronic device to another electronic device, and a fixing board for mounting the transfer card to the electronic device. The electronic device includes a front wall defining a port. The transfer card is coupled to the electronic device. The transfer card comprises a printed circuit board perpendicular to the front wall, a first connector arranged on the elongated printed circuit board and protruding beyond a first longitudinal edge thereof for engagement in the port in the front wall of the electronic device, and a second connector arranged on the printed circuit board and protruding beyond an opposite second longitudinal edge thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIA-KANG WU, CHIEH YANG, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080298030
    Abstract: A computer system includes a chassis (10) having a bottom plate (12), a drive bracket (20) for securing at least one data storage device therein, a motherboard (40), and a riser card (30). The drive bracket is secured in the chassis above the bottom plate, and has a sidewall (203) perpendicular to the bottom plate of the chassis. The motherboard is secured on the bottom plate of the chassis forming a socket (41) thereon. The riser card electrically engages in the socket of the motherboard, and is secured on the sidewall of the drive bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHEN-LU FAN, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN, YU-FENG HUNG
  • Patent number: 7447016
    Abstract: A disk drive cage includes a bracket (20) and a shielding member (10). The bracket includes two parallel side plates (21, 22). A positioning flange (212) is bent from one of the side plates (21). The shielding member includes a front wall (13), a top wall (15), a bottom wall (16), a first side wall (12), and a second side wall (14). A resilient lip piece (141) is formed on the second side wall and having at least one locking tab (142) engaging with the positioning flange when the shielding member inserts into the bracket. The top wall and the bottom wall has arc-shaped edges (152, 162) to allow resilient deformation of the first side wall towards the arc-shaped edges by the other one of the side plates (22), and the shielding member rotating out from the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung-Sheng Tsai, Yi-Lung Chou, Li-Ping Chen, Wen-Tzu Chen
  • Publication number: 20080239653
    Abstract: A disk drive assembly is mounting in an enclosure (1). The enclosure has a bar (12). The disk drive includes a disk drive (4), a mounting bracket (2), and a converter card (3). The disk drive has a top surface (41), opposite side surfaces (43) and a back surface (45) perpendicular to the top surface. The disk drive has a first output connecter on the back surface. The mounting bracket has a pair of feet (248) attached to the side surfaces of the disk drive and a mounting board (22) attached to the back surface of the disk drive. A resilient arm (5) with a protrusion (53) is formed on the resilient arm for engaging with the bar. The converter card is received in the mounting bracket, the converter card has a circuit board (31) parallel to the top surface of the disk drive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHIA-KANG WU, CHIEH YANG, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN
  • Publication number: 20080151488
    Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a rear plate (20) defining a through opening (22) therein, a mounting bracket (30) secured on the rear plate to cover the through opening of the rear plate, and an interchangeable I/O plate (50). The mounting bracket includes a top wall (32) perpendicular to the rear plate and, a front wall (36) parallel to the rear plate. The top wall forms an engaging tab (322) thereon. The front wall defines a through opening (362) therein corresponding to the through opening of the rear plate. The I/O plate is configured for covering the through opening of the front wall of the mounting bracket, and defines a securing hole (532) therein for receiving the engaging tab of the mounting bracket. A locking piece (57) is formed on the I/O plate and together with the I/O plate sandwiches an edge of the through opening of the mounting bracket therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: WEN-TZU CHEN, LI-PING CHEN, CHIA-KANG WU, YI-LUNG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20080130216
    Abstract: A disk drive cage includes a bracket (20) and a shielding member (10). The bracket includes two parallel side plates (21, 22). A positioning flange (212) is bent from one of the side plates (21). The shielding member includes a front wall (13), a top wall (15), a bottom wall (16), a first side wall (12), and a second side wall (14). A resilient lip piece (141) is formed on the second side wall and having at least one locking tab (142) engaging with the positioning flange when the shielding member inserts into the bracket. The top wall and the bottom wall has arc-shaped edges (152, 162) to allow resilient deformation of the first side wall towards the arc-shaped edges by the other one of the side plates (22), and the shielding member rotating out from the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LUNG-SHENG TSAI, YI-LUNG CHOU, LI-PING CHEN, WEN-TZU CHEN