Patents by Inventor Zhao-Ping Fu

Zhao-Ping Fu 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: 20240138091
    Abstract: A rails assembly includes outer and inner rails, an elastic assembly, a hook member. The outer and inner rails are provided with first and second opening portions. The inner rail is disposed on the outer rail. The elastic assembly is disposed on the inner rail. The hook member is connected to the inner rail and opposite to the second opening portion. When the hook member is located at a first position by sliding the inner rail relative to the outer rail, the hook member is pushed by the elastic assembly to pass through the second opening portion. When the hook member is located at a second position in the same manner, the second and first opening portions are opposite to each other and the hook member is pushed by the elastic assembly to pass through the second and first opening portions. An electronic equipment including the rails assembly is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhong-Hui Mao, Zhao-Ping Fu, Chih Yao Chou
  • Patent number: 11903159
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a device body and a power distribution module. The power distribution module includes a main body, a handle, at least one first frame and at least one first elastic member. The main body is detachably disposed on the device body. The handle is rotatably connected to the main body. The at least one first frame is slidably disposed on the device body. The at least one first elastic member is connected between the device body and the at least one first frame. The at least one first frame blocks the handle by an elastic force of the at least one first elastic member, so that the main body is limited on the device body. In addition, a power distribution module suitable for the electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jun-Hong Chen, Yong-Qing Zhong, Yisheng Chen, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20240015937
    Abstract: A fan cage includes a first cage part comprising a cage body and a plurality of engagement structures respectively located at different sides of an opening portion of the cage body, a second cage part located at the opening portion of the first cage part, and a latch mechanism disposed on the second cage part. The latch mechanism includes a plurality of latch components slidably disposed on the second cage part and a link component connected to the plurality of latch components. The latch components are movably connected by each other via the link component and are selectively engaged with the engagement structures of the first cage part, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhao-Ping FU
  • Patent number: 11849560
    Abstract: A holding module is installed in a chassis of an electronic device. The holding module is used to hold an expansion module and includes a holding member, a fixation member, and a linkage member. The holding member includes a carrier plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected to two opposite sides of the carrier plate, respectively. The fixation member is pivotally connected to the first side plate and the second side plate. The fixation member is provided with a linkage portion. The linkage member is rotatably arranged in the holding member. The linkage member includes a docking portion and a pushing portion. The docking portion is connected to the linkage portion. The pushing portion is connected to the expansion module selectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20230389214
    Abstract: A holding module is installed in a chassis of an electronic device. The holding module is used to hold an expansion module and includes a holding member, a fixation member, and a linkage member. The holding member includes a carrier plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected to two opposite sides of the carrier plate, respectively. The fixation member is pivotally connected to the first side plate and the second side plate. The fixation member is provided with a linkage portion. The linkage member is rotatably arranged in the holding member. The linkage member includes a docking portion and a pushing portion. The docking portion is connected to the linkage portion. The pushing portion is connected to the expansion module selectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 11818854
    Abstract: An electronic module adapted to an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a casing and an electronic assembly, and the electronic assembly is disposed on the casing. The electronic module includes at least one electronic component, a carrier, a rotation component, a connection component, and an elastic assembly. The carrier carries the electronic component, and the carrier is arranged on the casing. The rotation component is pivotally connected to the carrier. The connection component is connected pivotally to the rotation component. The elastic assembly is disposed on the connection component and a hook portion is disposed thereon. The hook portion is adapted to be hooked to the casing, such that the electronic component is plugged to the electronic assembly by the elastic assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Yisheng Chen, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20230301009
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a device body and a power distribution module. The power distribution module includes a main body, a handle, at least one first frame and at least one first elastic member. The main body is detachably disposed on the device body. The handle is rotatably connected to the main body. The at least one first frame is slidably disposed on the device body. The at least one first elastic member is connected between the device body and the at least one first frame. The at least one first frame blocks the handle by an elastic force of the at least one first elastic member, so that the main body is limited on the device body. In addition, a power distribution module suitable for the electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jun-Hong Chen, Yong-Qing Zhong, Yisheng Chen, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 11604498
    Abstract: A fan cage is at least adapted to a first fan and a second fan smaller than the first fan. The fan cage includes a cage body and an adjustment member. The cage body defines a first accommodation portion in a size fitting the first fan. The adjustment member is movably disposed on the cage body and switchable between a laid down status and an upright status within the first accommodation portion. When the adjustment member is in the upright status, the adjustment member is upright in the first accommodation portion so that the adjustment member and the cage body together define part of the first accommodation portion as a second accommodation portion in a size fitting the second fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhao-Ping Fu, Yisheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20230016259
    Abstract: A fan cage is at least adapted to a first fan and a second fan smaller than the first fan. The fan cage includes a cage body and an adjustment member. The cage body defines a first accommodation portion in a size fitting the first fan. The adjustment member is movably disposed on the cage body and switchable between a laid down status and an upright status within the first accommodation portion. When the adjustment member is in the upright status, the adjustment member is upright in the first accommodation portion so that the adjustment member and the cage body together define part of the first accommodation portion as a second accommodation portion in a size fitting the second fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Zhao-Ping FU, Yisheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20220418133
    Abstract: An electronic module adapted to an electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a casing and an electronic assembly, and the electronic assembly is disposed on the casing. The electronic module includes at least one electronic component, a carrier, a rotation component, a connection component, and an elastic assembly. The carrier carries the electronic component, and the carrier is arranged on the casing. The rotation component is pivotally connected to the carrier. The connection component is connected pivotally to the rotation component. The elastic assembly is disposed on the connection component and a hook portion is disposed thereon. The hook portion is adapted to be hooked to the casing, such that the electronic component is plugged to the electronic assembly by the elastic assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Yisheng Chen, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 11412633
    Abstract: A detachable cover module includes a bezel body, a button, and a sliding member. The button is pivotally connected to the bezel body. The button includes a pushing member. The sliding member includes a connecting portion and a guiding element. When the button is pressed in a first direction, the pushing member pushes the guiding element, so that the connecting portion moves from a position protruding outward from the bezel body toward a position not protruding outward from the bezel body. When the button is not pressed, the connecting portion of the sliding member is normally maintained at the position protruding outward from the bezel body. The detachable cover module is adapted to be pivotally connected to a body of a chassis to selectively expose or cover an opening of the chassis body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Qi Liu, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20220030734
    Abstract: A detachable cover module includes a bezel body, a button, and a sliding member. The button is pivotally connected to the bezel body. The button includes a pushing member. The sliding member includes a connecting portion and a guiding element. When the button is pressed in a first direction, the pushing member pushes the guiding element, so that the connecting portion moves from a position protruding outward from the bezel body toward a position not protruding outward from the bezel body. When the button is not pressed, the connecting portion of the sliding member is normally maintained at the position protruding outward from the bezel body. The detachable cover module is adapted to be pivotally connected to a body of a chassis to selectively expose or cover an opening of the chassis body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Yong-Qing Zhong, Qi Liu, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 11149878
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cable management cage including cage body and engagement and disengaging components. A fixed end of the elastic plate is fixed to an inner surface of the cage body, the elastic plate and the inner surface are spaced apart by a gap, the engaging structure is fixed on a free end of the elastic plate and movably disposed through a through hole of the cage body. The disengaging component is movably disposed on the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a non-disengaging status, the engaging structure protrudes from the outer surface of the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a disengaging status, part of the disengaging component enters the gap to cause the engaging structure to a position not protruding from the outer surface of the cage body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Ying Li, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 11128008
    Abstract: A battery module is used to accommodate a battery and includes an external card bracket, a battery case, a battery cover, and at least one elastic member. The external card bracket includes at least one first locking portion. The battery case includes at least one second locking portion and at least one first assembly portion. The first locking portion is detachably locked with the second locking portion so that the battery case is assembled onto the external card bracket. The battery cover includes at least one second assembly portion. The second assembly portion is detachably assembled to the first assembly portion such that the battery case and the battery cover define a storage space. The battery is disposed in the storage space. The elastic member is located on the second assembly portion and connects the battery case and the battery cover to limit displacement of the battery cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Jun-Hao Wang, Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20210254759
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cable management cage including cage body and engagement and disengaging components. A fixed end of the elastic plate is fixed to an inner surface of the cage body, the elastic plate and the inner surface are spaced apart by a gap, the engaging structure is fixed on a free end of the elastic plate and movably disposed through a through hole of the cage body. The disengaging component is movably disposed on the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a non-disengaging status, the engaging structure protrudes from the outer surface of the cage body. When the disengaging component is in a disengaging status, part of the disengaging component enters the gap to cause the engaging structure to a position not protruding from the outer surface of the cage body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: YING LI, Zhao-Ping FU
  • Patent number: 11011872
    Abstract: An inserting/removing assembly including a base, a carrier and a handle is provided. The base is for carrying an inserting/removing part having a connector. The carrier is disposed on the base and has a fixing portion for fixing the connector. The handle is pivotally disposed on the base, and the carrier is located between the base and the handle. The handle is linked with the carrier such that the connector fixed on the fixing portion is moved relative to the base with the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 10986747
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a casing assembly, and a casing assembly and electronic device having the same. The casing assembly includes a first casing, a second casing and a fixing assembly. The second casing is slidably disposed on the first casing. The fixing assembly includes a mount, a fastener and a pressure supply component. The mount is disposed on the first casing. The fastener is disposed on the second casing. The fastener is detachably engaged with the mount. The pressure supply component is movably disposed on one of the mount and the fastener and configured to push the other one of the mount and the fastener. When the fastener is disengaged from the mount, the pressure supply component forces the fastener and the mount to move away from each other so as to force the second casing to move relative to the first casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventor: Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20210068289
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a casing assembly, and a casing assembly and electronic device having the same. The casing assembly includes a first casing, a second casing and a fixing assembly. The second casing is slidably disposed on the first casing. The fixing assembly includes a mount, a fastener and a pressure supply component. The mount is disposed on the first casing. The fastener is disposed on the second casing. The fastener is detachably engaged with the mount. The pressure supply component is movably disposed on one of the mount and the fastener and configured to push the other one of the mount and the fastener. When the fastener is disengaged from the mount, the pressure supply component forces the fastener and the mount to move away from each other so as to force the second casing to move relative to the first casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventor: Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Patent number: 10886078
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a button. The button includes at least one guiding component and a main body. The main body has at least one guiding surface. The guiding surface of the main body is slidably connected to the guiding component so as to allow the guiding component to guide the main body to move. In addition, the disclosure also provides a switch assembly and a computer host that have the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventor: Zhao-Ping Fu
  • Publication number: 20200274293
    Abstract: An inserting/removing assembly including a base, a carrier and a handle is provided. The base is for carrying an inserting/removing part having a connector. The carrier is disposed on the base and has a fixing portion for fixing the connector. The handle is pivotally disposed on the base, and the carrier is located between the base and the handle. The handle is linked with the carrier such that the connector fixed on the fixing portion is moved relative to the base with the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Zhao-Ping Fu