Patents by Inventor Zhi-Liang Zhang
Zhi-Liang 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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Publication number: 20120286916Abstract: A bobbin for use in a magnetic module is provided. The bobbin comprises a winding body, a first plate and a second plate. The winding body is disposed between the first plate and the second plate, and further comprises a first end, a second end and a through hole. The first end comprises a first buckling portion, and the through hole penetrates the first end and the second end. The first plate includes a second buckling portion and a first opening, while the second buckling portion is adapted to engage with the first buckling portion. The second plate includes a second opening, and the second plate is engaged with the second end of the winding body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Chia-Ming LIU, Zhi-Liang ZHANG, Yi Lin CHEN, Po Yu WEI, Chih-Ming CHEN
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Publication number: 20120286918Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin, an iron core assembly, and a first sleeve. The bobbin includes a main body and a channel passing through the main body. The iron core assembly includes a first iron core and a second iron core. The first end of the first iron core and the second end of the second iron core are disposed near the periphery of the bobbin. The first sleeve is disposed at a first gap between the first end and the second end, so as to make the first end and the second end to be accommodated within the first sleeve. And, the first end is aligned opposite to the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Shin-Tzung LAI, Zhi-Liang ZHANG
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Patent number: 8289119Abstract: A conductive winding module is used in a magnetic element. The conductive winding module includes multiple conductive units and multiple output terminals. The conductive units have respective hollow portions. The output terminals are arranged on the conductive units. The conductive units are folded with respect to a connecting line between the conductive units such that the hollow portions are aligned with each other to define a through-hole and the multiple output terminals are staggered to form at least three output terminals to be inserted into a circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tsai-Sheng Lin, Yu-Chin Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20120206230Abstract: A low-loss choke structure with no air gap includes a magnetic core unit, a coil and an insulator. The magnetic core unit has two magnetic cores. Each of the magnetic cores has a post. The coil has a wired portion. The wired portion has an input end and an output end. The two posts of the magnetic cores are respectively inserted into opposite sides of the wired portion and each have an end face contacting each other. The input end and the output end both are inserted into the insulator, which is arranged below the magnetic cores. There is no air gap between the two end faces of the two posts, thus lowering the eddy current loss, suppressing the noise generation, decreasing cost and size, and providing improved DC bias characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Chen-En LIAO, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Yi-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 8217745Abstract: An inductor includes a base and a winding assembly. The base includes an outer frame, a middle part and a connecting part. The outer frame has a first upper surface. The middle part has a second upper surface. The connecting part is connected with the outer frame and the middle part and has a third upper surface. The connecting part, the outer frame and the middle part collectively define a receptacle. The winding assembly is accommodated within the receptacle. The second upper surface of the middle part is disposed at a higher level with respect to the first upper surface of the outer frame. A first height is defined by the level difference between the second upper surface and the third upper surface. A second height of the winding assembly is smaller than the first height, so that a fourth upper surface of the winding assembly is disposed at a lower level with respect to the second upper surface after the winding assembly is accommodated within the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Ching-Hsiang Tien, Yu-Chin Chen, Ming-Cheng Li, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Patent number: 8193895Abstract: A magnetic assembly includes a magnetic core, a circuit board and multiple conductive elements. The circuit board includes multiple conductive regions. The conductive elements stride over the magnetic core. Each of the conductive elements includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a connecting part. The connecting part is arranged between the first terminal and the second terminal for connecting the first terminal with the second terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal of each conductive element are respectively connected to two adjacent conductive regions. The multiple conductive elements and the multiple conductive regions collectively define multiple loops. The multiple loops interact with the magnetic core to generate inductance.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tsung-Hsiao Wu, Ching-Hsien Teng, Kao-Tsai Liao, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Tian-Chang Lin, Ming Yeh
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Patent number: 7969271Abstract: A current transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding coil, a conductive pillar, a magnetic core assembly, and a covering member. The bobbin includes a bobbin body and a concave structure. The primary winding coil is wound around the bobbin body. The conductive pillar is partially accommodated within the concave structure. The magnetic core assembly includes a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core. The first magnetic core and the second magnetic core are partially embedded into the channel. The concave structure is partially enclosed by the second magnetic core. The covering member cooperates with the concave structure to shield the conductive pillar. The conductive pillar and the second magnetic core are separated from each other by the covering member, so that a creepage distance between the conductive pillar and the primary winding coil and a creepage distance between the conductive pillar and the magnetic core assembly are increased.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Shin-Tzung Lai, Kao-Tsai Liao, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20110115596Abstract: A current transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding coil, a conductive pillar, a magnetic core assembly, and a covering member. The bobbin includes a bobbin body and a concave structure. The primary winding coil is wound around the bobbin body. The conductive pillar is partially accommodated within the concave structure. The magnetic core assembly includes a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core. The first magnetic core and the second magnetic core are partially embedded into the channel. The concave structure is partially enclosed by the second magnetic core. The covering member cooperates with the concave structure to shield the conductive pillar. The conductive pillar and the second magnetic core are separated from each other by the covering member, so that a creepage distance between the conductive pillar and the primary winding coil and a creepage distance between the conductive pillar and the magnetic core assembly are increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Shin-Tzung Lai, Kao-Tsai Liao, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Patent number: 7884692Abstract: The present invention discloses a transformer, mounted on a circuit board, including a winding set having a bobbin, a primary winding and a secondary winding, wherein the primary and the secondary windings are wound on the bobbin, and the primary winding has at least a first output terminal; a magnetic core set including a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core, wherein the winding set is sandwiched in between the first and the second magnetic cores; and an insulation base including an accommodation space and at least a pin, wherein the winding set and the magnetic core set are accommodated in the accommodation space, and the first output terminal of the primary winding is connected with the pin for further electrically connecting to the circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Chun-Ching Yen, Yu-Chin Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Shih-Yun Chen
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Publication number: 20110025441Abstract: An inductor includes a base and a winding assembly. The base includes an outer frame, a middle part and a connecting part. The outer frame has a first upper surface. The middle part has a second upper surface. The connecting part is connected with the outer frame and the middle part and has a third upper surface. The connecting part, the outer frame and the middle part collectively define a receptacle. The winding assembly is accommodated within the receptacle. The second upper surface of the middle part is disposed at a higher level with respect to the first upper surface of the outer frame. A first height is defined by the level difference between the second upper surface and the third upper surface. A second height of the winding assembly is smaller than the first height, so that a fourth upper surface of the winding assembly is disposed at a lower level with respect to the second upper surface after the winding assembly is accommodated within the receptacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Ching-Hsiang Tien, Yu-Chin Chen, Ming-Cheng Li, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20110001590Abstract: A magnetic assembly includes a magnetic core, a circuit board and multiple conductive elements. The circuit board includes multiple conductive regions. The conductive elements stride over the magnetic core. Each of the conductive elements includes a first terminal, a second terminal and a connecting part. The connecting part is arranged between the first terminal and the second terminal for connecting the first terminal with the second terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal of each conductive element are respectively connected to two adjacent conductive regions. The multiple conductive elements and the multiple conductive regions collectively define multiple loops. The multiple loops interact with the magnetic core to generate inductance.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Tsung-Hsiao Wu, Ching-Hsien Teng, Kao-Tsai Liao, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Tian-Chang Lin, Ming Yeh
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Patent number: 7864020Abstract: A composite transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a magnetic core covering element and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes at least a first connecting part and a first channel, wherein at least a primary winding coil and at least a secondary winding coil are wound around the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core covering element includes a second channel and at least a second connecting part. The at least a second connecting part of the magnetic core covering element is coupled with the at least a first connecting part of the bobbin assembly, so that the magnetic core covering element is combined with the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel of the bobbin assembly and the second channel of the magnetic core covering element.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Shih-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20100253458Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a primary winding coil, a first secondary winding coil, a second secondary winding coil, and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes a primary winding part, a first secondary winding part, a second secondary winding part and a channel. A first opening is formed in a bottom surface of the bobbin assembly and communicates with the channel. The primary winding coil is wound around the primary winding part. The first secondary winding coil is wound around the first secondary winding part. The second secondary winding coil is wound around the second secondary winding part. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the channel of the bobbin assembly, and includes a first magnetic part and a second magnetic part. The second magnetic part includes a first extension post, and the first extension post is inserted into the first opening of the bobbin assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Shih-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20100237972Abstract: The present invention discloses a transformer, mounted on a circuit board, including a winding set having a bobbin, a primary winding and a secondary winding, wherein the primary and the secondary windings are wound on the bobbin, and the primary winding has at least a first output terminal; a magnetic core set including a first magnetic core and a second magnetic core, wherein the winding set is sandwiched in between the first and the second magnetic cores; and an insulation base including an accommodation space and at least a pin, wherein the winding set and the magnetic core set are accommodated in the accommodation space, and the first output terminal of the primary winding is connected with the pin for further electrically connecting to the circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Chun-Ching Yen, Yu-Chin Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Shih-Yun Chen
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Publication number: 20100214053Abstract: A composite transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a magnetic core covering element and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes at least a first connecting part and a first channel, wherein at least a primary winding coil and at least a secondary winding coil are wound around the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core covering element includes a second channel and at least a second connecting part. The at least a second connecting part of the magnetic core covering element is coupled with the at least a first connecting part of the bobbin assembly, so that the magnetic core covering element is combined with the bobbin assembly. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel of the bobbin assembly and the second channel of the magnetic core covering element.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Yi-Lin Chen, Bou-Jun Zung, Shih-Hsien Chang, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Patent number: 7760063Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil, a case and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin includes a winding member, a first channel, and multiple ground pins. The ground pins have first terminal parts protruded from a surface of the winding member. The primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil wound around the winding member. The case includes a receiving portion for partially accommodating the winding member therein, a second channel communicated with the receiving portion, and multiple perforations corresponding to the ground pins. The first terminal parts are penetrated through the perforations and protruded from a surface of the case when the winding member is accommodated in the receiving portion. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel and the second channel, so that the magnetic core assembly is contacted with the first terminal parts of the ground pins.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tsai-Sheng Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang, His-Kuo Chung, Chun-Hao Liao
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Publication number: 20100026437Abstract: A conductive winding module is used in a magnetic element. The conductive winding module includes multiple conductive units and multiple output terminals. The conductive units have respective hollow portions. The output terminals are arranged on the conductive units. The conductive units are folded with respect to a connecting line between the conductive units such that the hollow portions are aligned with each other to define a through-hole and the multiple output terminals are staggered to form at least three output terminals to be inserted into a circuit board.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Tsai-Sheng Lin, Yu-Chin Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang
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Publication number: 20100026445Abstract: A transformer includes a bobbin, a primary winding coil, a secondary winding coil, a case and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin includes a winding member, a first channel, and multiple ground pins. The ground pins have first terminal parts protruded from a surface of the winding member. The primary winding coil and the secondary winding coil wound around the winding member. The case includes a receiving portion for partially accommodating the winding member therein, a second channel communicated with the receiving portion, and multiple perforations corresponding to the ground pins. The first terminal parts are penetrated through the perforations and protruded from a surface of the case when the winding member is accommodated in the receiving portion. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel and the second channel, so that the magnetic core assembly is contacted with the first terminal parts of the ground pins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Tsai-Sheng Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang, His-Kuo Chung, Chun-Hao Liao
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Publication number: 20080297297Abstract: A transformer includes a circuit board, a conductive winding structure and a magnetic core assembly. The circuit board has a trace pattern of a primary winding coil and a first through-hole. The first segment has a first pin and a first hollow portion. The second segment has a first end coupled with the first segment, and a second end formed as a second pin and a second hollow portion. The second segment is folded toward the first segment with respect to a folding line such that the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion are aligned with each other to define a second through-hole. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first through-hole of the circuit board and the second through-hole of the conductive winding structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2007Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Tsai-Shen Lin, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Yu-Chin Lin
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Patent number: 7456718Abstract: A wire-arranging pin is mounted on a winding frame for facilitating fixing an outlet part of a winding coil. The winding coil is wound around the winding frame. The wire-arranging pin includes a first connecting part, a main fixing part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the winding frame. The main fixing part is coupled to the second end of the first connecting part and has a first notch. The outlet part of the winding coil penetrates through the first notch to be held by the main fixing part. The second connecting part has a first end coupled to the main fixing part.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Ching-Hsien Teng, Hsin-Wei Tsai, Chun-Yu Hou, Tzu-Yang Liu, Zhi-Liang Zhang, Tsung-Sheng Yeh