Patents by Inventor Yue-Hai Zhang
Yue-Hai 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).
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Patent number: 7686261Abstract: A supporting bracket assembly for supporting a base unit of a portable computer includes a base, a supporting bracket, a locking member, and an operation portion. The supporting bracket is pivotably engaged with the base. The supporting bracket includes a supporting arm with a locking ring. A plurality of locking holes is defined in the locking ring. The locking member is slidably arranged in the base. The locking member includes a positioning post. The positioning post is selectively inserted in one of the locking holes of the supporting arm to lock the supporting bracket. The operation portion is connected with the locking member, and the locking member is driven by the operation portion to slide for locking or unlocking the supporting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zheng Shi, Jun Zhang, Yue-Hai Zhang, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 7646599Abstract: A latch mechanism for fixing a cover unit to a base unit of a foldable electronic device in a closed position is provided. The cover unit includes two locking portions. The base unit defines two slots. The latch mechanism includes a locking member, and at least one resilient member. The locking member is configured for being slidably received in the base unit. The locking member includes two protrusions. The locking portions of the cover unit extend through the corresponding slots of the base unit, and engage with the corresponding protrusions of the locking member for fixing the cover unit in the closed position. The resilient member is engagable with the locking member, for keeping the locking member in a locked position.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2006Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Chun-Chi Liang
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Patent number: 7564513Abstract: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) device includes a bezel, a mounting bracket, a movable bracket, and an LCD panel. The bezel defines an opening. The mounting bracket is mounted to a side of the bezel. The movable bracket is slidably mounted to an opposite side of the bezel and movable with respect to the mounting bracket. The LCD panel is sandwiched between the mounting bracket and the movable bracket and visible via the opening in the bezel. The cover is mounted to the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2006Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lin-Yun Hong, Yue-Hai Zhang, Hsuan-Chen Chen, Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: 7485820Abstract: A button assembly includes a bezel, an elastic member, and a button. The bezel defines a through hole. The elastic member forms a locating portion on an end thereof, and a mounting portion on the other end thereof. The locating portion is movably mounted to the bezel. The button is assembled on the mounting portion of the elastic member. The button includes a manipulating section extending through the through hole of the bezel.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 3, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
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Patent number: 7440292Abstract: A latch mechanism for an electronic device is secured to a base of the electronic device. The latch mechanism includes a latch lever including a pressing portion for being applied an external force along a first direction and at least one latch portion for clasping a cover of the electronic device, at least one fulcrum plate for being secured to the base, at least one lifting plate deflectably secured to the fulcrum plate, at least one first elastic member positioned between the latch lever and the fulcrum plate to provide a first restoration force along the first direction to the latch lever, and at least one second elastic member positioned between the fulcrum plate and the lifting plate to provide a second restoration force to a side of the lifting plate so as to make the other side of the lifting plate resist against the cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Chun-Chi Liang
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Publication number: 20070242182Abstract: A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) device includes a bezel, a mounting bracket, a movable bracket, and an LCD panel. The bezel defines an opening. The mounting bracket is mounted to a side of the bezel. The movable bracket is slidably mounted to an opposite side of the bezel and movable with respect to the mounting bracket. The LCD panel is sandwiched between the mounting bracket and the movable bracket and visible via the opening in the bezel. The cover is mounted to the bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Lin-Yun Hong, Yue-Hai Zhang, Hsuan-Chen Chen, Chien-Li Tsai
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Publication number: 20070211416Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a cover, an LCD panel, and a bezel together with the cover for sandwiching the LCD panel. The cover includes a board, a side flange extending from a side of the board, and two end flanges extending from opposite ends of the board. An orientation portion extends from a distal end of the side flange toward an opposite side of the board. A first locating portion extends from an inner surface of one end flange of the end flanges. A first hook extending from a corresponding side of the bezel has a restriction part extending up therefrom, for being located under the orientation portion of the cover. A second locating portion extending from a corresponding end of the bezel has a locating part at a distal end thereof, for being located under the first locating portion of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2006Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, LIN-YUN HONG, CHIEN-LI TSAI
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Publication number: 20070171605Abstract: A latch mechanism for fixing a cover unit to a base unit of a foldable electronic device in a closed position is provided. The cover unit includes two locking portions. The base unit defines two slots. The latch mechanism includes a locking member, and at least one resilient member. The locking member is configured for being slidably received in the base unit. The locking member includes two protrusions. The locking portions of the cover unit extend through the corresponding slots of the base unit, and engage with the corresponding protrusions of the locking member for fixing the cover unit in the closed position. The resilient member is engagable with the locking member, for keeping the locking member in the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, CHIEN-LI TSAI, CHUN-CHI LIANG
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Publication number: 20070123103Abstract: A latch mechanism for an electronic device is secured to a base of the electronic device. The latch mechanism includes a latch lever including a pressing portion for being applied an external force along a first direction and at least one latch portion for clasping a cover of the electronic device, at least one fulcrum plate for being secured to the base, at least one lifting plate deflectably secured to the fulcrum plate, at least one first elastic member positioned between the latch lever and the fulcrum plate to provide a first restoration force along the first direction to the latch lever, and at least one second elastic member positioned between the fulcrum plate and the lifting plate to provide a second restoration force to a side of the lifting plate so as to make the other side of the lifting plate resist against the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, CHIEN-LI TSAI, CHUN-CHI LIANG
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Publication number: 20070120373Abstract: An exemplary latch mechanism includes a cover piece, and a latch member. The cover piece includes a base wall, and a flange extending perpendicularly from the base wall. The base wall includes a pair of slots defined therein, and a stop board. The flange includes a cutout defined therein. The latch member is slidably attached to the cover piece and includes a frame slidably received in the cutout of the flange, and a pair of arms having a pair of hooks depending therefrom to movably extend through the slots of the cover piece. The frame includes a rectangular hole defined therein, and a post extending into the hole from an inside wall thereof. A resilient member is fixed around the post and movably engages with the stop board.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, HUNG-CHUN LU, WEN-KANG LO, CHIEN-LI TSAI
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Publication number: 20070115187Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting an antenna to an electronic device, includes a cover being a part of the electronic device, and a locking member is configured for mounting the antenna thereto. The locking member is made of non-conductive material and coupled to the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Lin-Yun Hong, Chien-Li Tsai, Chun-Chi Liang
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Publication number: 20070115402Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a bracket, an LCD panel, and a mounting member. The bracket includes a bezel, and a cover mounted to the bezel. One of the bezel and the cover includes a first side, and a second side opposite to the first side. A side of the LCD panel is mounted to the first side of the one of the bezel and the cover. The mounting member secures to an opposite side of the LCD panel. The mounting member includes a mounting tab being capable of mounting to the positioning portion at different positions relative to the positioning portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: YUE-HAI ZHANG, WEN-KANG LO, HUNG-CHUN LU, CHIEN-LI TSAI
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Publication number: 20070089971Abstract: A button assembly includes a bezel, an elastic member, and a button. The bezel defines a through hole. The elastic member forms a locating portion on an end thereof, and a mounting portion on the other end thereof. The locating portion is movably mounted to the bezel. The button is assembled on the mounting portion of the elastic member. The button includes a manipulating section extending through the through hole of the bezel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
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Publication number: 20070075201Abstract: A supporting bracket assembly for supporting a base unit of a portable computer includes a base, a supporting bracket, a locking member, and an operation portion. The supporting bracket is pivotably engaged with the base. The supporting bracket includes a supporting arm with a locking ring. A plurality of locking holes is defined in the locking ring. The locking member is slidably arranged in the base. The locking member includes a positioning post. The positioning post is selectively inserted in one of the locking holes of the supporting arm to lock the supporting bracket. The operation portion is connected with the locking member, and the locking member is driven by the operation portion to slide for locking or unlocking the supporting bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zheng Shi, Jun Zhang, Yue-Hai Zhang, Wen-Kang Lo, Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: D535292Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. LtdInventors: Zheng Shi, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo, Yue-Hai Zhang, Jun Zhang
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Patent number: D535990Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. LtdInventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai
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Patent number: D538800Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.Inventors: Yue-Hai Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai