Patents by Inventor Zheng-Heng Sun

Zheng-Heng Sun 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).

  • FASTENING DEVICE AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY HAVING SAME
    Publication number: 20120270421
    Abstract: A PCB assembly includes an FPCB, a connector, a rigid PCB, and a fastening device. The rigid PCB includes a loading surface, a bottom surface opposite to the loading surface, and two pins protruding from the bottom surface. The loading surface contacts the FPCB. The FPCB is electrically connected to the rigid PCB through the connector. The fastening device includes a pressing plate, two fastening bars and two connecting arms. The pressing plate includes a pressing surface contacting the FPCB. The fastening bars are parallel to the pressing surface. Each fastening bar includes a hook grappling with a corresponding pin. Each hook includes a resisting surface resisting on the bottom surface. Each connecting arm connects the pressing plate and a corresponding fastening bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • FAN
    Publication number: 20120263588
    Abstract: A fan is used to be fixed on an enclosure to dissipate heat from the enclosure. The fan includes a body, a magnetic fixing element mounted on the body, a power connector connected to the body; and a universal serial bus (USB) connector connected to the power connector. The body is fixed on the enclosure under magnetic force of the fixing element. The power connector and the USB connector are selectively connected to a motherboard to receive a voltage to power the body of the fan, to dissipate heat from the enclosure after the motherboard is powered on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, XIAO-FENG MA
  • MOTHERBOARD AND SERVER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120262873
    Abstract: A motherboard includes a switching circuit, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector connected to a hard disk drive (HDD), a first serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) connector, and a connector connected to an SAS card. A second SAS connector is arranged on the SAS card and connected to the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is connected to the SATA connector and the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is disconnected from the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SATA HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the switching circuit and the SATA connector. The switching circuit is connected to the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SAS HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the SAS card, the first SAS connector, the switching circuit, and the SATA connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, KANG WU
  • MOTHERBOARD AND SERVER USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120262874
    Abstract: A motherboard includes a switching circuit, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector, and a peripheral component interconnect x16 (PCIEx16) connector. The switching circuit is connected to the SATA connector and the PCIEx16 connector. The PCIEx16 is also connected to a serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) card. The switching circuit is disconnected from the PCIEx16 connector if a SATA hard disk drive (HDD) is connected to the SATA connector. The motherboard communicates with the SATA HDD through the switching circuit and the SATA connector. The switching circuit is connected to the PCIEx16 connector if the SATA connector is connected to an SAS HDD. The motherboard communicates with the SAS HDD through the SATA connector, the switching circuit, the PCIEx16 connector, and the SAS card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, KANG WU
  • Flat flexible cable with a data connector and a power connector at one end
    Patent number: 8287304
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board arranged in the housing, an electronic module arranged in the housing, and a flexible flat cable (FFC). Two first connectors are arranged on the circuit board. The electronic module includes a second connector. The FFC includes a cable connector arranged at a first end and two spaced edge connectors arranged on a second end. Wherein the cable connector is electronically connected to the second connector of the electronic module, the edge connectors are respectively electronically connected to the first connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zheng-Heng Sun, An-Gang Liang
  • FIXING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120257360
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus includes a circuit board and a support member. A connector is installed on the circuit board. The support member includes a first connection portion to be electrically connected to an electronic device, and a second connection portion formed below the first connection portion and electrically connected to the first connection portion. The second connection portion is plugged into the connector of the circuit board, to elevate the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING HARD DISK DRIVE
    Publication number: 20120252257
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a first cable connector, a second cable connector, a locking element, and a retaining frame. The first cable connector includes a first base portion. The second cable connector includes a second base portion. The retaining frame includes a front wall. The front wall defines a mounting hole. The mounting hole includes a pair of lengthwise sides and a pair of widthwise sides. The first base portion and the second base portion are slidably received in the mounting hole. The first base portion contacts one of the widthwise sides. The second base portion contacts the first base portion. The locking element is mounted in the mounting hole and squeezed between the second base portion and the other widthwise side to push the second base portion to press on the first base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • BATTERY
    Publication number: 20120250249
    Abstract: A battery is installed in a notebook computer to power the notebook computer. The battery includes a casing defining a USB port and a power source interface, and a cell assembly received in the casing. The USB port is electrically connected to the cell assembly to charge an electronic device. The power interface connected to a power source is electrically connected to the cell assembly to charge the cell assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zheng-Heng SUN, Lei LIU
  • HARD DISK DRIVE BRACKET
    Publication number: 20120250244
    Abstract: A hard disk drive (HDD) bracket for fixing a HDD includes an arm, a frame pivotably connected to the arm, a handle mounted to the frame, and a fixing member slidably attached to the arm and capable of engaging with both of the handle and the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120247726
    Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a number of fans and a fixing member. Each fan includes two spaced boards respectively defining a number of through holes. The fixing member is sandwiched between the boards of each fan, at a corner of the fan. The fixing member includes two engaging portions movably relative to each other. A number of pins are formed on each engaging portion for respectively engaging in the through holes of the fans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • MEASUREMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120249123
    Abstract: A measurement device includes a first connector unit, a measurement wire, and a second connector unit. The first connector unit includes a first dummy connector and a wire part. The wire part includes an inserting portion. A number of insert holes is defined in the first connector. The inserting portion of the wire part is selectively inserted in one of the insert holes of the connector. The measurement wire is graduated. A first end of the measurement wire is connected to the first connector body, and a second end of the measurement wire is movably connected to the second connector unit, with the measurement wire stretched out straight between the first and second connector units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • Connector retaining device having clamping plates sandwiching each other
    Patent number: 8277242
    Abstract: A connector retaining device includes a first retaining frame and a similar second retaining frame. The first retaining frame includes two parallel first clamping plates, a first front opening at a front side thereof between the first clamping plates, a first rear plate at a rear side, a first side plate at one lateral side, and a first side opening at another lateral side. The first rear plate defines a first slot exposed at said another lateral side. The first clamping plates are configured for sandwiching a first connector. The first front opening is configured for allowing insertion of a second connector into the first retaining frame to engage with the first connector. The first side opening is configured for allowing insertion of the first connector into the first retaining frame. And the first slot is configured for allowing the first cable to extend and slide therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zheng-Heng Sun, Li-Ren Fu, Jun-Hui Wang, Ai-Ling He
  • AIRFLOW GUIDE COVER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120241038
    Abstract: An airflow guide cover assembly includes a first airflow guide cover, and a second airflow guide cover. The first airflow guide cover defines a groove in an inner surface around a rear end of the first airflow guide cover, and a number of recesses in a rear end of an outer surface of the first airflow guide cover. A flange extends forwards from a front end of an inner surface of the second airflow guide cover, to engage in the groove of the first airflow guide cover. A number of blocks protrudes forwards from a front end of an outer surface of the second airflow guide cover, to engage in the corresponding recesses of the first airflow guide cover. The airflow guide cover assembly is modular, the airflow guide covers can be assembled to suit any situation where it's required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120236473
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis including a sidewall, a power supply mounted to an inner surface of the sidewall of the chassis, a power cord connected to the power supply, and a cable binding apparatus. The cable binding apparatus includes a first tie detachably mounted to the sidewall of the chassis, and a fixing member movably installed to the first tie. The fixing member includes a board. A second tie and a first fixing portion for fixing the power cord are formed at a side of the board; a second fixing portion for fixing the first tie is formed at the other side of the board opposite to first blocking portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, AN-GANG LIANG
  • Composite connector and hard disk assembly using the same
    Patent number: 8270151
    Abstract: A hard disk assembly includes a first and a second hard disk, and a hard disk connecting mechanism for holding the first and the second hard disks. The first and second hard disks both each have a composite receptacle. The hard disk connecting mechanism includes a frame for mounting the first and the second hard disks and a composite connector detachably positioned in the frame. The composite connector includes a base, a first composite plug engaged with the composite receptacle of the first hard disk and a second composite plug engaged with the composite receptacle of the second hard disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
  • CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING HARD DISK DRIVE
    Publication number: 20120231649
    Abstract: A cable connector assembly includes a first cable connector, a second cable connector, a locking member, and a retaining frame. The first cable connector includes a first base portion. The second cable connector includes a second base portion. The retaining frame includes a front wall. The front wall defines a mounting hole. The first base portion and the second base portion are received in the mounting hole with the second base portion contacted to the first base portion. The locking member is detachably mounted in the mounting hole at one side of the second base portion. When the locking member is slid to the second base portion and pressing on the second base portion, the second base portion presses on the first base portion. The first base portion and the second base portion are locked in the mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20120231659
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector and two screws. The connector includes a main body, a cable connected to a rear side of the main body, and a connection portion protruding from a front side of the main body. Two threaded holes are defined in opposite ends of the main body, respectively. Two resilient fixing portions protrude from the rear side of the main body. A through hole is defined in each of the fixing portions. The screws are detachably received into the corresponding through holes of the fixing portions, and operable to mount the connector to an object by extending through the threaded holes to engage with the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, LI-REN FU, JUN-HUI WANG, AI-LING HE, HAN-BING ZHANG, JUN HE, AN-GANG LIANG, LEI LIU, SHU-NI YI, PING-CHUAN DENG, LIN DU
  • Hard disk connecting mechanism and hard disk assembly using the same
    Patent number: 8264832
    Abstract: A hard disk assembly includes a first and a second hard disk, and a hard disk connecting mechanism for holding the first and the second hard disks. The first and second hard disks both each have a composite receptacle. The hard disk connecting mechanism includes a frame for mounting the first and the second hard disks and a composite connector detachably positioned in the frame. The composite connector includes a base, a first composite plug engaged with the composite receptacle of the first hard disk and a second composite plug engaged with the composite receptacle of the second hard disk. The frame defines a sliding slot. The base form a sliding protrusion slidably received in the sliding slot to slidably position the composite connector in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zheng-Heng Sun, An-Gang Liang
  • NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
    Publication number: 20120224319
    Abstract: A notebook computer assembly includes a notebook computer and a supporting apparatus. The notebook computer includes a main body and a display pivotably attached to the main body. The supporting apparatus includes a receiving portion for receiving the display of the notebook computer, with the main body keeping an angle with the display ranging from about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHENG-HENG SUN
  • AIRFLOW GUIDE MEMBER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120224325
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a bottom plate, a circuit board having an electronic component, a fan, and an airflow guide member. The circuit board is fixed to the bottom plate. The fan is arranged at the front of the circuit board. The airflow guide member is arranged between the fan and the circuit board. The airflow guide member includes an airflow guide wall defining a number of spaced slots, and a number of stop plates selectively inserted into the corresponding slots of the airflow guide wall, to leave some of the slots directly in front of the bottom of the electronic component open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, XIAO-FENG MA