Patents by Inventor Zhan-Yang Li

Zhan-Yang Li 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: 20120327616
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a PCI card includes an enclosure, a mounting bracket configured to secure a first end of the PCI card, a securing bracket mounted on the bottom panel, and a securing member. The securing bracket includes a bracket body and an engaging plate extending from the bracket body. The securing member includes a pressing element pivotably mounted to the securing bracket and a securing element pivotably mounted on the pressing element. The securing element is configured to engage the engaging plate to enable the pressing element to press the second end to locate the second end between the bracket body and the pressing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI, PO-WEN CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120325993
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for bezel includes a first mounting structure secured, and a chassis. A plurality of first hooks is defined in the bezel. The chassis includes a first sidewall. The first sidewall defines an installation groove. The first mounting structure includes an installation member, and a locking member slidably installed in the installation member. The installation member is engaged with the plurality of first hooks. The locking member is slidably installed on the installation member. The installation member defines a through hole, and a latching portion is located on the locking member. The latching portion extends through the through hole to be engaged in the installation groove and the latching portion can be disengaged from the installation groove when the locking member slides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI, PO-WEN CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120325760
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis and a mounting tray. The chassis includes a side plate. The side plate includes a first clipping member and a second clipping member. A clipping hole is defined in the side plate. The mounting tray is located between the first clipping member and the second clipping member. The mounting tray includes a handle, and a clasping portion is located on the handle and engaged in the clipping hole. The mounting tray is slidable relative to the first clipping member and the second clipping member in a first direction substantially parallel to the side plate, and the handle is deformable in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, to disengage the clasping portion from the clipping hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120329336
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector. The receptacle connector includes a plurality of receiving cavities. At least one of the plurality of receiving cavities comprising a first receiving portion, a second receiving portion, and a separating plate that is located between the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion and spaced from the top wall. The plug connector includes a plurality of plug units engageable with the plurality of receiving cavities. At least one of the plurality of plug units includes a first plug portion, a second plug portion, and a separating slot located between the first plug portion and the second plug portion. The first plug portion is engaged with the first receiving portion. The second plug portion is engaged with the second receiving portion. The separating plate is received in the separating slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhan-Yang LI, Wen-Hu LU, Po-Wen CHIU
  • Publication number: 20120326002
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for securing a fan module comprises a chassis, two mounting members, and an installing member rotatably secured to the fan module. The enclosure comprises two substantially parallel sidewalls. Two mounting members are rotatably secured to the two sidewalls. Each of two mounting members is provided with a limiting portion. A pivot is defined in the installing member. The limiting portion is received in the pivot hole for engagement or disengagement from the pivot hole by rotating the installing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120304457
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bottom panel, a first mounting member, and a second mounting member. The bottom panel includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The first mounting member includes a positioning portion and an installation portion. A concave portion is defined in the bottom surface, for receiving and preventing the positioning portion from rotating relative to the bottom panel. The bottom panel defines a through hole, for an installation portion. The second mounting member includes a locking portion. The locking portion defines an installation hole, for locking the installation portion. The bottom panel top surface t is between locking portion and positioning portion. The positioning portion bottom surface place in the same plane with the bottom panel bottom surface or is between the bottom panel top surface and the bottom panel bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Patent number: 8289693
    Abstract: A disk drive assembly includes a drive bracket, a disk drive, a transfer connector, and a connecting cable. The drive bracket includes a rear panel and two parallel side panels perpendicular to the rear panel. The disk drive is received in the drive bracket between the two side panels. The disk drive has a connecting port defined therein. The transfer connector is secured to the drive bracket. The transfer connector includes a first connector and a second connector capable of connecting to an electronic device. The connecting cable is connected between the connecting port and the first connector and capable of absorbing a vibration between the disk drive and the transfer connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
  • Publication number: 20120250278
    Abstract: An assembly includes an expansion card, an enclosure, a mounting bracket, and a sliding member. The expansion card includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The mounting bracket secures the first terminal of the expansion card. The securing bracket is mounted on the enclosure. The securing bracket includes a main body. The second terminal of the expansion card is placed on the main body. A positioning piece is located on the main body. The positioning piece comprising a free end on which a first protrusion is located. The sliding member is slidably mounted on the main body. The sliding member includes a pressing piece. A second protrusion is located on the pressing piece. The sliding member is adapted to slide on the main body between a first position and a second position. At the first position, the pressing piece presses the second terminal on the main body, and the first protrusion blocks the second protrusion to prevent the sliding member sliding from the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (Shenzhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Patent number: 8272852
    Abstract: A fan assembly includes a fan, a first plate, and a rack. The fan includes at least one power line. The first plate is mounted on one side of the fan. The first plate mounts an adjustable resistor assembly thereon. The adjustable resistor assembly connects the at least one power line to a power source. The adjustable resistor assembly includes a first resistor and a slider. The slider includes a conducting point. One end of the first resistor is connected to the power source. The at least one power line of the fan is connected to the conducting point. The slider is capable of sliding on the first side plate to have the conducting point contacting different parts of the first resistor to vary the resistor value of the adjustable resistor assembly. The rack is capable of receiving the fan with the first plate mounted therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
  • Publication number: 20120236520
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a PCI card includes an enclosure, a mounting bracket, a securing bracket mounted in the enclosure, and a securing member slidably mounted on the securing bracket. The mounting bracket secures a first terminal of the PCI card. The securing bracket includes a main body and an elastic piece extending from the main body. The elastic piece comprises a piece body and a securing protrusion. The securing member includes a pressing panel and a securing portion extending from the pressing panel. The securing member slides relative to the main body to enable the securing protrusion to engage with the securing portion and enable the pressing panel to press a second terminal of the PCI card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120228001
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board defines a first slot and a second slot. An extending direction of the first slot is substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the second slot. The cable management includes a base panel, a connecting portion, a positioning tab corresponding to the first slot, a resilient tab corresponding to the second slot, and a securing panel extending from the base panel. The securing panel includes a panel body and a securing portion. The connecting portion includes a first connecting panel and a second connecting panel. A receiving space is defined between the panel body and the first connecting panel. The second connecting panel has a free end. The second connecting panel is capable of moving relative to the first connecting panel to enable the free end to be engaged in the securing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120228002
    Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board includes a board body and two positioning portions. Each positioning portion includes a neck portion and a head portion. A diameter of the neck portion is less than that of the head portion. The cable management element to hold cables captive includes a base panel, a first connecting panel, a first securing portion, a second connecting panel, and a second securing portion. The sides of the cable management element are squeezed together for attachment to and for disengagement from the board body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120230819
    Abstract: A fan frame includes a blade holder, a pair of ventilation plates, and at least one side plate. The pair of ventilation plates is attached to opposite sides of the blade holder along a first direction and includes a pair of securing blocks. The at least one side plate is attached to the blade holder along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction and located between the pair of ventilation plates. The pair of mounting slots is defined in the at least one side plate and engaged with the pair of securing blocks, thereby securing the pair of ventilation plates and the at least one side plate to the blade holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO. LTD.
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120231670
    Abstract: A connector converting device includes a mounting member, a circuit board, and a cover member. A receiving space, a front opening, and a rear opening are defined in the mounting member. The circuit board includes a board body, a first socket extending from the board body, and a first connecting end. The board body is received in the receiving space. The first connecting end extends out of the mounting member via the front opening to electrically connect to a second socket. The first socket electrically connects to a cable via the rear opening. The cover member engages with the mounting member to secure board body to the mounting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120228244
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting tray, a supporting tray, and a securing member rotatably attached to the supporting tray. The mounting tray secures a first end of an expansion card. The supporting tray includes a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion includes a blocking portion, and the blocking portion includes a front side and a back side. The securing member includes a driving portion. The securing member is rotatable relative to the supporting tray between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the driving portion abuts the front side of the blocking portion, and the securing member and the supporting tray together sandwich the second end of the expansion card therebetween. In the unlocked position, the driving portion abuts the back side of the blocking portion, and the securing member is disengaged from the second end of the expansion card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: PO-WEN CHIU, WEN-HU LU, ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120229976
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a PCI card includes an enclosure, a mounting bracket, a securing bracket mounted in the enclosure, and a securing member pivotably mounted on the securing bracket. The mounting bracket is used for securing a first end of the PCI card. The securing bracket includes a main body and an elastic securing portion extending from the main body. The securing member includes a pressing panel and a securing part. The pressing panel defines a receiving slot. The securing part is used for engaging the elastic securing portion to enable the pressing panel to press a second end of the PCI card. The receiving slot is used for receiving the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHAN-YANG LI
  • Patent number: 8246301
    Abstract: A fan assembly includes a side panel, a mounting panel and a fan module. The side panel defines a vent. The mounting panel is perpendicularly attached to the side panel. A retaining opening is defined in the mounting pane. The fan module includes a fan and a retaining member. The fan is configured for generating airflow towards the vent. The retaining member is attached to the fan module. The retaining member includes a body and an arm. The body includes a resilient portion. A protrusion protrudes from the resilient portion corresponding to the retaining opening. The arm is connected to the resilient portion. The arm is capable of being actuated to pull the resilient portion to deform away from the mounting panel to disengage the protrusion from the retaining opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
  • Patent number: 8247691
    Abstract: A connecting member includes a cable, an enclosure, a shaft assembly member and an elastic member. The cable surrounds the shaft assembly member. The shaft assembly member is rotatablely mounted in the enclosure. The elastic member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is secured to the shaft member, and the second end is secured to the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhan-Yang Li, Xu Yang
  • Patent number: 8243435
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a tray and a retaining member. The tray is used for receiving at least one data storage device. The retaining device includes a base member, a retaining member, an arm member and a locking member. The base member is attached to the tray. The retaining member is movably attached to the base member along a first direction. The retaining member includes an engaging portion, a retaining portion and a latch. The arm member is pivotably attached to the base member about a pivot axis, and the pivot axis is located at a first end of the arm member. The locking member is slidably attached to the arm member. The arm member includes a latching portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li
  • Patent number: 8215595
    Abstract: A cable collecting apparatus includes a base plate and a cover plate. The cover plate extends at diagonal relative to the base plate in a first state. A receiving room is enclosed by the base plate and the cover plate in a second state. A first end of the cover plate is rotatably and resiliently connected to the base plate at a joint. A second end of the cover plate is capable of engaging with the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhan-Yang Li