Patents by Inventor Yi-Min Wu

Yi-Min Wu 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: 20250141170
    Abstract: A brush module for a rotary table includes: a housing, a brush unit, a first pushing unit and a second pushing unit, the brush unit includes a brush disposed in the housing, a conductive wire electrically connected to the brush, and a pushing force for pushing the brush towards the opening of the housing. The first and second pushing units oppositely provided on the housing provide the brush a first and a second pushing forces in opposite directions to resist the lateral thrust generated by friction between the brush and the rotary disk of the rotary table, thereby greatly reducing the vibration, shaking, slipping, line contact and other conditions of the brush caused by high-speed rotation of the rotary disk, avoiding damaging the peripheral surface of the rotary disk, and maintaining good electrical contact between the brush and the rotary disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Li-Wen Huang, Chih-Hao Ho, Yi-Lin Wu, Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 12246417
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a wrench body, a deformable rod, a torque adjustment mechanism, a switch and an alarm. The wrench body includes a working section and a gripping section. Two ends of the deformable rod are fixed to the working section and the gripping section respectively, and a middle section is formed in-between. The torque adjustment mechanism is installed in the gripping section and includes a knob and an abutting member. The knob adjusts the abutting member to be proximate to or away from the middle section. The switch is disposed between the middle section and the torque adjustment mechanism. The alarm is electrically connected to the switch, and the middle section is in a bending deformation toward the abutting member, when load of the working section is greater than a set torque, to touch the switch and trigger the alarm to generate a warning signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 12233515
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing (10), a power device (20), a bearing set (30), a torque post (40) and a torque sensor (50). The housing (10) includes a main body (11) and a handle (12) perpendicularly connected to one side of the main body (11). The power device (20) is disposed in the main body (11) and includes a power body (21) and a bushing (22) adapted to sheathe the power body (21). The bearing set (30) is arranged between the bushing (22) and the housing (10). The power body (21) may rotate relative to the housing (10). The torque post (40) is disposed in the handle (12) and abuts against the bushing (22). The torque post (40) is arranged perpendicularly to the power body (21). The torque sensor (50) is disposed on the torque post (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Publication number: 20240321079
    Abstract: A hand tool operation management apparatus includes a hand-tool-state sensing unit, a wireless communication unit, a microcontroller, and a warning unit. A wireless apparatus generates a predetermined value wireless signal including a plurality of predetermined values and wirelessly transmits the predetermined value wireless signal to the wireless communication unit. The wireless communication unit converts the predetermined value wireless signal into a predetermined value wired signal and transmits the predetermined value wired signal to the microcontroller. The hand-tool-state sensing unit senses a state of a hand tool to obtain a hand-tool-state value and transmits the hand-tool-state value to the microcontroller. The microcontroller compares the hand-tool-state value with the predetermined values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Yi-Min WU, Victoria WU
  • Publication number: 20240123583
    Abstract: A power tool includes a housing (10), a power device (20), a bearing set (30), a torque post (40) and a torque sensor (50). The housing (10) includes a main body (11) and a handle (12) perpendicularly connected to one side of the main body (11). The power device (20) is disposed in the main body (11) and includes a power body (21) and a bushing (22) adapted to sheathe the power body (21). The bearing set (30) is arranged between the bushing (22) and the housing (10). The power body (21) may rotate relative to the housing (10). The torque post (40) is disposed in the handle (12) and abuts against the bushing (22). The torque post (40) is arranged perpendicularly to the power body (21). The torque sensor (50) is disposed on the torque post (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventor: Yi-Min WU
  • Patent number: 11958172
    Abstract: A torque tool includes multiple bits, a handle, a pointer and a scale ring. Each of the bits includes a colored area. In use, the handle is connected to a selected one of the bits. The handle is operable to set multiple maximum values of torque transferable to the bit from the handle corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The pointer is formed on the handle. The scale ring includes multiple colored areas corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The scale ring is rotated around the handle as the handle is operated to set the maximum values of torque, thereby aligning the pointer with one of the colored areas of the scale ring corresponding to the colored area of a selected one of the bits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Publication number: 20240100664
    Abstract: A torque sensing device of a power tool (1) includes an outer casing (10), a power structure (20), a jacket (30), an inner casing socket (40), a bearing set (50) and a torque sensor (10). The power structure (20) is installed in the outer casing (10) and includes a power body (21) with a drive shaft (211). The jacket (30) sheathes the power body (21). The bearing set (50) includes a front bearing (51) installed between the jacket (30) and the inner casing socket (40), and a rear bearing (51) installed between the inner casing socket (40) and the outer casing (10). The torque sensor (10) is installed on the inner casing socket (40) to provide an accurate torque value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Yi-Min WU
  • Publication number: 20240100662
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a wrench body, a deformable rod, a torque adjustment mechanism, a switch and an alarm. The wrench body includes a working section and a gripping section. Two ends of the deformable rod are fixed to the working section and the gripping section respectively, and a middle section is formed in-between. The torque adjustment mechanism is installed in the gripping section and includes a knob and an abutting member. The knob adjusts the abutting member to be proximate to or away from the middle section. The switch is disposed between the middle section and the torque adjustment mechanism. The alarm is electrically connected to the switch, and the middle section is in a bending deformation toward the abutting member, when load of the working section is greater than a set torque, to touch the switch and trigger the alarm to generate a warning signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventor: Yi-Min WU
  • Publication number: 20230150100
    Abstract: A torque tool includes a handle, a pointer and a color ring. The handle is operable to set limits of torque. The pointer is formed on the handle. The color ring includes colored areas corresponding to the limits of torque. The color ring is rotatable around the handle to align one of the colored areas with the pointer to indicate that the handle is ready to transfer torque no larger than a corresponding one of the limits of torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventor: YI-MIN WU
  • Patent number: 11633845
    Abstract: A power machine tool (1) of the present disclosure includes a housing (10) and a control board (20), a power device (30), a bearing set (40), a transmission mechanism (50) and a torque axle (60) disposed in the housing (10). The power device (30) is disposed in the housing (10) via the bearing set (40) and transmits a torque via the transmission mechanism (50). The torque axle (60) is connected to a rear side of the power device (30) and rotates with the power device (30). In addition, a torque sensor (2) is arranged on the rear side of the power device (30) to detect the torque of the power machine tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 11612988
    Abstract: An adjustable wrench uses colors for identification. The adjustable wrench includes a bit including multiple identification zones and a pointer in addition to a body and a movable jaw. The body includes a stationary jaw extending from a front end. The movable jaw is movably connected to the front end of the body so that a distance between the jaws is adjustable. The identification zones are formed on a side of the body. Each of the identification zones is in a color corresponding to a size of a workpiece. The pointer is formed on a side of the movable jaw. The distance between the jaws is set to be a value corresponding to the size of the workpiece when the pointer is aligned with one of the identification zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Publication number: 20230001560
    Abstract: A power machine tool (1) of the present disclosure includes a housing (10) and a control board (20), a power device (30), a bearing set (40), a transmission mechanism (50) and a torque axle (60) disposed in the housing (10). The power device (30) is disposed in the housing (10) via the bearing set (40) and transmits a torque via the transmission mechanism (50). The torque axle (60) is connected to a rear side of the power device (30) and rotates with the power device (30). In addition, a torque sensor (2) is arranged on the rear side of the power device (30) to detect the torque of the power machine tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventor: Yi-Min WU
  • Publication number: 20220355444
    Abstract: An adjustable wrench uses colors for identification. The adjustable wrench includes a bit including multiple identification zones and a pointer in addition to a body and a movable jaw. The body includes a stationary jaw extending from a front end. The movable jaw is movably connected to the front end of the body so that a distance between the jaws is adjustable. The identification zones are formed on a side of the body. Each of the identification zones is in a color corresponding to a size of a workpiece. The pointer is formed on a side of the movable jaw. The distance between the jaws is set to be a value corresponding to the size of the workpiece when the pointer is aligned with one of the identification zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: YI-MIN WU
  • Publication number: 20220355448
    Abstract: A torque tool includes multiple bits, a handle, a pointer and a scale ring. Each of the bits includes a colored area. In use, the handle is connected to a selected one of the bits. The handle is operable to set multiple maximum values of torque transferable to the bit from the handle corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The pointer is formed on the handle. The scale ring includes multiple colored areas corresponding to the colored areas of the bits. The scale ring is rotated around the handle as the handle is operated to set the maximum values of torque, thereby aligning the pointer with one of the colored areas of the scale ring corresponding to the colored area of a selected one of the bits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventor: YI-MIN WU
  • Patent number: 11311989
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a handle, a wrench, a clutch, an adjustor, a grip, a scale ring and a locking collar. The wrench includes a lever inserted in and pivotally connected to the handle. The clutch is connected to the lever to stop rotating a workpiece when a maximum value of torque is reached. The adjustor is connected to the clutch and includes a knob operable to adjust the maximum value of torque. The knob is provided with a first color. The grip is connected to the handle. The scale ring is connected to the grip. The locking collar is provided with a second color. The locking collar is movable between a locking position to prevent the knob from rotation relative to the grip and show the first color and an unlocking position to allow the knob to rotate relative to the grip and show the second color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Publication number: 20210402576
    Abstract: A torque wrench includes a handle, a wrench, a clutch, an adjustor, a grip, a scale ring and a locking collar. The wrench includes a lever inserted in and pivotally connected to the handle. The clutch is connected to the lever to stop rotating a workpiece when a maximum value of torque is reached. The adjustor is connected to the clutch and includes a knob operable to adjust the maximum value of torque. The knob is provided with a first color. The grip is connected to the handle. The scale ring is connected to the grip. The locking collar is provided with a second color. The locking collar is movable between a locking position to prevent the knob from rotation relative to the grip and show the first color and an unlocking position to allow the knob to rotate relative to the grip and show the second color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 10493604
    Abstract: A torque tool is provided with a torque-adjusting apparatus that includes a body, a lever and a catch. The body includes a tunnel extending in an axial manner and a slot extending in a radial manner so that the tunnel is in communication with the slot. The catch is formed with teeth and movable between a withdrawn position to locate the teeth in the slot and an extended position to locate the teeth out of the slot. The lever includes a portion pivotally connected to the body and inserted in the tunnel. The lever further includes a rear end connected to the catch and movably inserted in the slot between a lower position to locate the catch in the withdrawn position and an upper position to locate the catch in the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Publication number: 20190047126
    Abstract: A torque tool is provided with a torque-adjusting apparatus that includes a body, a lever and a catch. The body includes a tunnel extending in an axial manner and a slot extending in a radial manner so that the tunnel is in communication with the slot. The catch is formed with teeth and movable between a withdrawn position to locate the teeth in the slot and an extended position to locate the teeth out of the slot. The lever includes a portion pivotally connected to the body and inserted in the tunnel. The lever further includes a rear end connected to the catch and movably inserted in the slot between a lower position to locate the catch in the withdrawn position and an upper position to locate the catch in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 9707668
    Abstract: A multi-mode one-way wrench includes a head, a toothed wheel, a leading pawl, at least one following pawl and a switch. The head includes cutouts in communication with a chamber. The toothed wheel rests in the chamber and includes teeth. The pawls are movably rest in the cutouts and adapted for alternate engagement with the toothed wheel. The following pawl includes a stem. The switch rests on the head and made with at least one arched groove for receiving and guiding the stem to move the following pawl between a first mode for engagement with the toothed wheel and a second mode kept from the toothed wheel. The cutouts are biased from one another by an angle of 360°×(M+1/L)÷N, wherein L is an integer for representing the number of the cutouts, M is any proper integer, and N is an integer for representing the number of the teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Yi-Min Wu
  • Patent number: 9664583
    Abstract: A device for calibrating a torque wrench includes a base plate, a strain gauge, a display, a cup, a rod and a ring. The strain gauge is non-rotationally connected to the base plate. The display is electrically connected to the strain gauge. The cup is non-rotationally connected to the base plate. The rod is non-rotationally connected to the cup. The ring is inserted in the cup so that the ring and the cup together define an annular gap for tightly receiving a socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: MATATAKITOYO TOOL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yi Min Wu