With Locking Means Or Device Patents (Class 361/747)
  • Patent number: 8199525
    Abstract: A transport housing for receiving an electronic flat assembly, the electronic assembly having at least one controllable electronic component in the form of a DIP switch and a connecting line, has two housing halves receiving the flat assembly, wherein the one housing half is inserted at least partially into the other housing half, and wherein the two housing halves have a plurality of molded elements that are disposed in a staggered arrangement, for creating a molded lock having two detent positions successively disposed in the locking direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Peter Bohnen, Philip Mihailovic
  • Patent number: 8199513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a line module for telecommunication and data engineering, comprising a housing (10) and at least one mounting means, wherein the mounting means is in the form of at least one lever (19) with a hook-like element (63) which can be swivelled via a pivot bearing (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Benedetto, Harald Klein
  • Publication number: 20120140412
    Abstract: A power module for an inverter which includes a base which has a plurality of slots are formed thereto, a plurality of building blocks inserted into the slots and power cables interconnecting the building blocks. Further, each of these building blocks is provided with a power element which corresponds to one phase. Thus, each building block in the power module may be replaced individually without having to replace the entire power module in case of a failure in a single power element of the power module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicants: KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Dongmin Shin, Wooyong Jeon, In Pil Yoo, Joon Hwan Kim, Ki-young Jang, Sangcheol Shin, Minji Kim, Youngkook Lee, Jin Hwan Jung, Jung Hong Joo
  • Publication number: 20120134117
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a casing, an electronic module, at least one flexible arm, and at least one latch. The casing has a containing portion, at least one sliding slot, and at least one positioning structure. The electronic module is configured in the containing portion and has at least one locking slot. The flexible arm is connected to the casing and located between the sliding slot and the electronic module. Besides, the flexible arm has a position-limiting protrusion. The latch has a first bump and at least one second bump. When the latch slides into the sliding slot, the first bump interferes with the positioning structure, so that the latch is positioned, and the second bump pushes the position-limiting protrusion into the locking slot, so that the electronic module is restricted within the containing portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: Yu-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 8189345
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention relate to electronics modules, enclosure assemblies housing at least one such electronics module, and systems (e.g., missiles or unmanned vehicles) that may employ such enclosure assemblies. In one embodiment, an electronics module includes a first plate extending generally in a first plane, and a second plate spaced from the first plate and extending generally in a second plane. The electronics module further includes a plurality of electronic board assemblies each of which extends generally in a respective plane and is in thermal communication with at least one of the first and second plates. Each electronic board assembly may be positioned between the first and second plates and oriented so that the respective plane thereof is non-parallel relative to the first and second planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: John W. Rapp, Nicholas J. Nagurny, Brent I. Gouldey, Mark Jones, Wendy S. Normark
  • Publication number: 20120127674
    Abstract: Semiconductor device assemblies include elements such as electronic components and substrates secured together by a fastener that includes an elongated portion extending continuously through an aperture in two or more such elements. Computer systems include such semiconductor device assemblies. Fasteners for securing together such elements include an elongated portion, a first end piece, and a second end piece. Methods of securing together a plurality of semiconductor devices include inserting an elongated portion of a fastener through an aperture in a first semiconductor device and an aperture in at least one additional semiconductor device. Circuit boards include a plurality of apertures disposed in an array corresponding to an array of apertures in a semiconductor device assembly. Each aperture is sized and configured to receive a fastener for maintaining an assembled relationship between the semiconductor device assembly and the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Thomas H. Kinsley
  • Patent number: 8184443
    Abstract: A retention assembly for a SIM card incorporated in a portable electronic device having a main body, includes a receiving portion, a limiting sheet and a resilient pressing member. The receiving portion is defined in the main body to receive the SIM card. The receiving portion defines an entrance end. The limiting sheet extends from a side of the receiving portion to an opposite side of the receiving portion to resist the SIM card. The resilient pressing member includes a fixing portion fixed to the main body, a limiting portion resisting an end of the SIM card adjacent to the entrance end of the receiving portion, and a resilient portion interconnecting with the fixing portion and the limiting portion to press against the SIM card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng-Lung Chang
  • Publication number: 20120120587
    Abstract: An information handling system (IHS) chassis defines a component housing. An IHS component is located in the component housing. The IHS component defines a module channel, a module chassis locating slot adjacent the module channel, and a pair of module chassis securing apertures adjacent the module channel. The IHS component includes a module chassis retaining surface that is spaced apart from the module channel. A module chassis is located in the module channel, includes a retaining wall that engages the module chassis retaining surface and a locating member that extends into the module chassis locating slot, and defines a module housing. The module chassis is secured to the component through the pair of module chassis securing apertures. A latching module is located in the module housing and secured to the module chassis. The latching module engages the IHS chassis to resist removal of the IHS component from the component housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Gurmeet S. Bhutani, Li-Chung Liu, Tung Yu Chien
  • Patent number: 8174837
    Abstract: A wireless enable/disable locking system comprises a locking element configured to physically cooperate with a switch, the switch for enabling/disabling a wireless communication capability of a device, to lock the wireless communication state of the switch to either enabled or disabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Paul J. Doczy, Jonathan R. Harris, L. Joy Griebenow
  • Publication number: 20120106086
    Abstract: A power semiconductor module includes a module housing with a sealing ring on its top side. The sealing ring, in co-operation with the module housing and a printed circuit board attached to the power semiconductor module, hermetically seals feed-through locations at the top side of the module housing for feeding through electric terminals of the power semiconductor module. On the bottom side of the module housing a sealing ring hermetically seals the bottom side of the module housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AG
    Inventors: Ralf Schloerke, Thilo Stolze
  • Patent number: 8169783
    Abstract: A latch assembly for a pluggable electronic module matable with a receptacle assembly includes a lever actuatable between a latched position and an unlatched position, a yoke assembly operatively coupled to the lever, and a latch element coupled to the latch end of the yoke assembly. The yoke assembly has a latch end rotatable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The latch element is movable between an engaged position and an unengaged position as the latch end is rotated between the latched and unlatched positions, respectively. The latch element is configured to engage the receptacle assembly to lock the pluggable electronic module within the receptacle assembly when the latch element is in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Phillips, Michael E. Cowher, Matthew David Morrison
  • Patent number: 8164921
    Abstract: A cover mechanism for an electronic device includes a protective cover, a resisting element, a control element, and a releasable element. The resisting element is attached to the electronic device. The control element engages with the resisting element. The protective cover latches to the control element. The releasable element provides a force to the protective cover for automatically opening the protective cover. When the control element is pressed, the control element forces the resisting element to unlock the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventor: Shui-Jin Dong
  • Patent number: 8154874
    Abstract: A power module includes a power switching device and a flexible circuit with first and second traces electrically connected to the switching device, the first and second traces serving as an input signal carrier and an output signal carrier for the switching device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: International Rectifier Corporation
    Inventor: Weidong Zhuang
  • Patent number: 8149586
    Abstract: A tray keying mechanism is mounted on a backplane inside a modular chassis and has a protrusion that stands out like a post for each of several equipment bays. A modular tray can be inserted into each of the equipment bays, but it will not be allowed to be fully inserted and to engage the electrical connectors on the backplane if the corresponding post meets an obstruction on the rear apron of the tray. If the particular tray is the correct type, and is not upside down, the post will encounter no obstructions during the insertion of the tray, and the electrical connectors will be allowed to engage. In one embodiment, the keying mechanism comprises a bracket of molded plastic that fits all around the several connectors on the backplane, and could be patterned to fit an already existing and in-service backplane and chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Allen Curnalia, Kenji Hidaka, Michihiro Okamoto, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Takeshi Wagatsuma
  • Publication number: 20120063100
    Abstract: An electronic module (100) comprises a base portion (1) having a receiving space (110), a panel portion (2), a printed circuit board (3) disposed in the base portion and a latch mechanism assembled to the base portion. The latch mechanism includes an actuator member (63), a fastening member (64) connected with one end of the actuator member, a pull tape (65) connected with another end of the actuator member, an elastic member (61) and a slider member (62). The fastening member is assembled to the slider member, and the elastic member is shielding outside the slider member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: PING-SHENG SU, FAN-BO MENG
  • Patent number: 8130489
    Abstract: An expansion card module is provided. The expansion card module is adapted for being assembled to a circuit board. The circuit board includes a connector and a fixing unit. The expansion card module is fixed between the connector and the fixing unit. The expansion card module includes an expansion card and a shielding plate. The expansion card has an end plugged in and electrically connected to the connector. The shielding plate includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion covers a part of the expansion card. The second portion extends to an outside of the other end of the expansion card, and is fixed by the fixing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: ASUTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chun-Kai Chan, Shin-Pin Lo, Li-Hsiang Liao, Chun-Hsia Chang
  • Publication number: 20120044654
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a housing whereon an accommodating space and a fastening slot are formed. The accommodating space is for accommodating a removable module. The fixing mechanism further includes a casing for covering the removable module. The fixing mechanism further includes a latch component installed on the casing in a slidable manner, and a handle connected to the casing in a rotatable manner. An end of the handle pushes the latch component to engage inside the fastening slot for fixing the removable module inside the accommodating space when the handle rotates to a fixing position. The fixing mechanism further includes a resilient component connected to the latch component for driving the latch component to separate from the fastening slot when the handle rotates to a releasing position and the end of the handle separates from the latch component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Cheng-Min Hsiu, Che-Sheng Yang
  • Patent number: 8116087
    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) bracket is used to fasten a PCB with a positioning hole to an enclosure of an electronic device. The PCB bracket includes a base portion defining a screw hole, a supporting arm, a spring arm and a screw. The supporting arm vertically extends from the base portion and includes a first clamping portion apart from and parallel with the base portion. The first clamping portion is inserted into the positioning hole. The spring arm includes a second clamping portion disposed between the first clamping portion and the base portion. The screw is screwed through the enclosure, the screw hole of the base portion and abuts against the urging portion, so that the spring arm is out of shape and drives the first clamping portion toward the second clamping portion so as to fasten the PCB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wu-Jen Lo
  • Publication number: 20120033389
    Abstract: A power bank assembly includes a housing, a power bank casing, a clasp structure, and a fastening structure. The clasp structure is correspondingly formed on a first end of the housing and a first end of the power bank casing to enable the first end of the housing to engage with the first end of the power bank casing, and the clasp structure also allows the housing to rotate relative to the power bank casing and about the first end of the housing serving as a pivot. The fastening structure is correspondingly formed on the second end of the housing and the second end of the power bank casing, and the fastening structure secures the housing to the power bank casing when the second end of the housing touches the second end of the power bank casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Chia-Tien CHEN, Li-Pin HSU
  • Patent number: 8111525
    Abstract: A brace for a circuit board vertically mounted on a motherboard includes a first attachment member capable of attaching to an edge of the circuit board distal from the motherboard; a second attachment member capable of attaching to a side edge of the motherboard; and a rigid support connecting the first attachment member and the second attachment member. The rigid support is shaped such that the circuit board is held substantially perpendicular to the motherboard when the brace is attached. An interference minimization device for minimizing the interference of a circuit board vertically mounted on a motherboard includes an attachment member capable of attaching to the circuit board at an end distal from the motherboard; a mating wall that is substantially parallel to the circuit board and abuts the circuit board when the interference minimization device is attached to the circuit board; and a tapered wall that widens from the distal end of the circuit board towards the motherboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Oracle America, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett C. Ong, William A. De Meulenaere, Michael S. White
  • Patent number: 8111518
    Abstract: An electronic device. The electronic device comprises housing, a positioning member and a circuit board. The positioning member, disposed on the housing, comprises a first protruding portion. The circuit board engages with the positioning member. The first protruding portion is a resilient member contacting with the circuit board to constrain the circuit board between the first protruding portion and the housing by an elastic force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventors: Tung-Ping Lee, Yu-Ling Kuo
  • Publication number: 20120026697
    Abstract: In one example, a pluggable module comprises a shell, a module connector, and one or more thumbscrews. The shell defines a cavity within which a PCB and one or more components are disposed and includes a front, back, first side, and second side. The module connector is operatively connected to the PCB near the back of the shell and extends from within the cavity to outside the shell through an opening defined in the back of the shell. The module connector is configured to operatively couple the pluggable module to a host device. The thumbscrews are housed within one or more portions of the shell and are configured to threadably secure the pluggable module to the host device. Each of the thumbscrews comprises a torque limiter. The pluggable module can further comprise protecting means for protecting a portion of the module connector extending outside the cavity from damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: FINISAR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Long Van Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8107247
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a button module with a button movably received in the base from a lateral side of the base, a sliding block slidably mounted in the base, and an elastic positioning member. The sliding block defines a first securing slot and a second securing slot. The elastic positioning member is capable of engaging in the first securing slot to restrict the sliding block in a first position where the button module is received in the base, and is capable of engaging in the second securing slot to restrict the sliding block in a second position where the button module extends out of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhan-Yang Li, Xu Yang
  • Publication number: 20120020029
    Abstract: An assembly apparatus includes a linkage member defining a first front sliding groove and a first rear sliding groove and a sliding member movably connected to the linkage and defining a second front sliding groove and a second rear sliding groove. The first front sliding groove corresponds to the second front sliding groove, and the first rear sliding groove corresponds to the second rear sliding groove. The assembly apparatus further includes a fixing base defining a curved groove, a control member including a first rotation pin and a second rotation pin, and a fixing pin fixed with respect to the fixing base. The first rotation pin is slidably received in the first and second rear sliding groove, the second rotation pin is slidably received in the curved groove, and the fixing pin is slidably received in the first and second front sliding groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventors: WEN-TANG PENG, GUANG-YI ZHANG, ZHE ZHANG, BING-BAO GUO
  • Publication number: 20120014072
    Abstract: A fastening device for an electric module is disclosed. The fastening device is adapted for fastening at least one electric conductor unit at an electric module and includes a screw nut compartment adapted to receive a screw nut. The screw nut compartment has an open first side for inserting at least one of the screw nut and a screw. A second side arranged opposite to the first side. The fastening device further includes a stiffening extension formed at the second side of the screw nut compartment, wherein the stiffening extension has a non-circular cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ABB Technology AG
    Inventors: Dominik Trüssel, Daniel Schneider
  • Publication number: 20120008665
    Abstract: Secured broadband devices and methods for providing broadband communication are provided. A broadband device may include a housing, at least one broadband component, and a securing mechanism. The at least one broadband component may be situated within the housing and configured to receive a broadband signal. Additionally, the at least one broadband component may be configured to output at least a portion of the broadband signal for receipt by one or more external devices. The securing mechanism configured to secure the housing to an electrical outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Edgar V. Shrum, JR., Francisco Gonzalez, John Civiletto
  • Patent number: 8089779
    Abstract: A data processing system with at least one mainboard is arranged in a computer housing and at least one daughter card that can be electrically connected to the mainboard by at least one riser card. A metal carrier sheet accommodates and supports the riser card and the daughter card and can be arranged together with the riser card and the daughter card in the computer housing. A metal carrier sheet includes a retaining bracket constructed to fix the riser card on the metal carrier sheet without screws. The metal carrier sheet further includes at least one angle bracket and at least one retaining bolt constructed to fix the daughter card without screws on the metal carrier sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Peter Fietz, Ronny Hesse
  • Patent number: 8081481
    Abstract: A clip for coupling a first board and second board, the first board having plurality of first post coupled thereto, the second board having a plurality of second posts coupled thereto, each second post being a cylinder for receiving a first post, the first and second boards having a predetermined relative position when the second posts fully engage the first posts, each second post having an aperture in a side exposing the interior of the cylinder, each first post having a tapered end and a notch around the posts. The clip includes a base member, the base member being coupled to the second board, a top member, the top member having an aperture therein, and a side member connecting the top member and the base member, the side member fabricated so that an edge of the aperture is forced through the aperture into the interior of the second post, edge being forced into the notch when the first and the second posts are engaged and the first and second boards are in the predetermined relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Nathan W Wright, Ronnie R Schkade, Noel T Gregorio, Richard J Karr, Charles R Engle
  • Patent number: 8077470
    Abstract: A cover latch for a portable electronic device includes a housing member forming two latching protrusions, a cover member, a mounting panel secured to the cover member, two latching members pivotally positioned on the mounting panel, and a contact member slidably positioned on the mounting panel. Each of the latching members includes a latching portion for interlocking with one of the latching protrusions. The contact member slides relative to the mounting panel to pivot the latching members to release the interlocking of the latching portions and the latching protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Yu Zhang, Shui-Jin Dong
  • Publication number: 20110286187
    Abstract: A latch for use with a plug-in unit may comprise a head, a rigid body, a pin, and a lever. The head may be configured to retain the plug-in unit within a chassis associated with a rack system. The rigid body may extend from the head and be configured to interface with a user's fingers. The pin may extend transversely from both sides of the head into a case associated with the plug-in unit and be configured so that the head and the rigid body rotate around the pin as a single body when the rigid body is pulled by the user's fingers. The lever may extend from the rigid body and include a detent configured to engage the chassis. The detent may be configured to restrict the head and the rigid body from rotating around the pin when the detent is engaged with the chassis. The lever may be operable to release the detent from the chassis. The head, the rigid body, the lever, and the detent are manufactured as a single unitary body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Norris Bernard McLean, Jignesh Patel, Larry Fox, Albert Pedoeem, Mahesh Mistry, Willie Braun
  • Patent number: 8064208
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for a data storage device can prevent a bracket without data storage device from being placed in a computer enclosure. When the data storage device is not mounted in a bracket, a first end of a baffle extends into the bracket, a second end of the baffle extends out of the bracket under torque of a torsion spring. When the data storage device is mounted in the bracket, the data storage device drives the baffle to receive in the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao-Zhu Chen, Lei Liu
  • Patent number: 8064207
    Abstract: An electronic module (10) includes a housing having a longitudinal body portion and a mounting portion extending rearward from the body portion, with a channel (1221) defined in a top or bottom section of the mounting portion; an ejector mechanism including a slider member (61) accommodated in the channel of mounting portion and an actuator member (62) pivotally engaged with the mounting portion, said actuator member further linked to the slider member for pushing the slider member forwardly moving along the channel; and a spring member (8) arranged between the slider member and the mounting portion and capable of pushing the slider member rearward moving along the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Patent number: 8062782
    Abstract: A battery latching device is using for accommodating a battery and includes a housing, two opposite latching portions, a resisting portion, and a stopping member. The housing has a bottom wall and configured for accommodating the battery therein. The latching portions are formed on the bottom wall of the housing, and are configured for limiting the two opposite sides of the battery. The resisting portion are formed on the bottom wall of the housing and aligned with one end of the latching portions. The stopping member is retained to the bottom wall of the housing and aligned with another end of the latching portions. The two opposite ends of the battery are hold between the resisting portion and the stopping portion. When detaching the battery from the housing, the stopping member is capable of being pressed toward the bottom wall to release the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignees: Shenzhen Futaihong Precision Industry Co., Ltd., FIH (Hong Kong) Limited
    Inventors: Xiao-Zhou Wang, Lei Wang, Zhen-Gang Ding, Bin Zhao
  • Publication number: 20110273852
    Abstract: An electronics circuit first portion is entirely within an electronics module housing, sensing and transmitting a tamper condition of a normally locked bolt. The bolt comprises a second portion of the electronics circuit. The seal electronics circuit first portion comprises a seal monitoring, tracking and communications system. The bolt passes through the module housing and is secured with a locking device external the module such that the module is reusable when the bolt is severed. The bolt and module housing include a cooperative contamination sealing arrangement for sealing the bolt to the housing. The electronics circuit first portion includes RFID tamper detection circuitry, GPS, Wi Fi and cell phone communication and tracking technologies. The cell phone technology tracks the seal using cell phone towers and Wi Fi access points and communicates the seal tracked position and seal status data to a cell phone communications center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Debrody, Donald Ruth, George Lundberg, Richard Dreisbach
  • Patent number: 8054638
    Abstract: A latching apparatus is coupled to a first electronic component for facilitating docking to a second electronic component. The apparatus includes a pivotable actuation handle, and slide and pivotable linkages. The slide linkage couples to the pivotable actuation handle and is slidable in directions which the first component docks to the second component. The pivotable linkage is also coupled to the slide linkage and includes a latching hook at its distal end. With the first component disposed for docking relative to the second component, pivotal actuation of the handle to open is translated to pivotal movement of the pivotable linkage to facilitate aligning the latching hook over a hook pocket of the second component, and pivotal actuation of the handle closed is translated to pivotal movement of the pivotable linkage to engage the hook pocket, and thereby draw the first component into docked relation with the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David P. Graybill, Robert K. Mullady
  • Patent number: 8050058
    Abstract: A switch apparatus and an electronic device using the switch apparatus are provided. The switch apparatus includes a first transmitting element, a second transmitting element, an elastic element, and a linkage pole located in the interior space of the electronic device and a slidable actuator mounted above an aperture defined in the electronic device. The slidable actuator is movable along the aperture between a first position and a second position. The first transmitting element is elastically supported by the elastic element and electrically coupled to an electronic board of the electronic device. The second transmitting element is electrically coupled to batteries received in the electronic device. The movement of the slidable actuator from the first position to the second position pushes the linkage pole, causing the linkage pole to move the first transmitting element and separate the first transmitting element from the second transmitting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gang-Hua Liu
  • Patent number: 8035975
    Abstract: An electronic module (100) includes a housing having a longitudinal body portion and a mounting portion extending rearward from the body portion, with a channel defined in a top or bottom section of the mounting portion; a slider member (61) accommodated in the channel of mounting portion; an actuator member (62) including a transversal beam (621) across the mounting portion and two leg portions (622) connected to opposite ends of the transversal beam and disposed outward of lateral sides of the mounting portion, said leg portions pivotally linked to the mounted portion of the housing and connected to the slider member; and a pull member (64) having two arm portions (641) spaced apart one another and an intermediate portion (642) connected to the arm portions, said two arm portions arranged under the transversal beam and engaged with the leg portions of the actuator member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Publication number: 20110235283
    Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a brace for use with an integrated circuit (IC), and to an IC package with a brace, having a main body portion and a fastening portion for mechanically fastening the main body portion to the IC, by for example clipping or sliding attachment. Other exemplary embodiments relate to a method of stabilizing an IC during an operation carried out on the IC, such as a soldering operation, involving for example steps of attaching a brace to the IC, performing the operation on the IC, and/or removing the brace after performing the operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Alcatel-Lucent Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Brown, Alex L. Chan
  • Patent number: 8027166
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a battery and a battery latching assembly mounted on the main body. The main body defines a receiving space to receive the battery. A first magnetic member is positioned in a portion of the battery. The battery latching assembly includes a second magnetic member and a resilient member. The second magnetic member is opposite to the first magnetic member. The resilient member resists the second magnetic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Shing-Huei Lin
  • Publication number: 20110228488
    Abstract: An auxiliary mechanism to be attached to a portable electronic device when capturing image data of an image medium, the portable electronic device includes an image capture element, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a body, a fixer and a connecting element. The fixer is connected to the body, wherein the image medium is placed on the fixer. The connecting element is connected to the body and detachably connected to the portable electronic device, wherein the image capture element corresponds to the image medium and captures the image data thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: WISTRON CORP.
    Inventors: Kuo-Kun LIN, Chu-Chia TSAI, Chia-Hsien LEE, Wen-Chin WU
  • Patent number: 8023270
    Abstract: An optoelectronic transceiver module includes a cage, a transceiver module, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism includes a latch and a trigger. The latch pivotally attaches to the transceiver module with a first pivot. The latch includes a latch block projecting from a first end of the latch operable to be received in the cage. The trigger pivotally attaches to a second end of the latch with a second pivot. The trigger includes a cam mechanism around the second pivot. When the transceiver module is received in the cage, the first end of the latch separates from the transceiver module. When the trigger rotates about the second pivot, the cam mechanism drives the second end of the latch apart from the transceiver module, and the first end of the latch moves correspondingly toward the transceiver module and the latch block withdraws from the cage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jian-Ping Chen
  • Publication number: 20110216545
    Abstract: A housing for connecting a plurality of branch lines to the insulated conductors of an intermediate portion of a cable from which the outer sheath layer has been removed, comprising a rectangular base member containing an open-topped base chamber, and a pair of opposed end walls containing openings for receiving spaced insulated portions of the cable on opposite sides of the cable intermediate portion. A plurality of insulation-piercing electrical devices are arranged in the base chamber in electrical engagement with the insulated conductors, respectively, and a plurality of interchangeable cover members are each adapted for seating on the base member to close the base chamber, with each of the cover members containing an electrical component arranged for connection with at least one of the electrical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Weidmueller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Paulo Russo, Ulrich Trapp
  • Publication number: 20110188212
    Abstract: A system is provided that is securable to an electronic device. The system includes a module with a connection port that is configured to connect with a corresponding connection port of the electronic device. A securing structure is securable to portions of first ends of the module and electronic device to facilitate attachment of the module alongside the electronic device. When the module is attached to the electronic device with the securing structure, a side surface of the module engages with a corresponding side surface of the electronic device and the connection port of the module connects with the corresponding connection port of the connection device to establish an electrical connection between the module and the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg M. Hoff, Dan Leeuw, Ed Poorman
  • Patent number: 7990729
    Abstract: A battery holder in an electronic device includes a battery receptacle, a locking member, and at least one resilient member. The battery is received in the battery receptacle. The locking member partially protrudes into the battery receptacle and locks the battery. The at least one resilient member and the electronic device are integrally formed. The battery includes a base wall, beyond which the at least one resilient member elastically extends into the battery receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communcation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Pen-Uei Lu
  • Patent number: 7990728
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a battery, and a battery fixing assembly. The main body defines an assembling groove and a receiving groove communicating with the assembling groove. The battery is received in the assembling groove. The battery fixing assembly comprises a pivot shaft and a fastening member sleeved on the pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is positioned in the receiving groove. The fastening member is capable of rotating on the pivot shaft to engage with the engaging portion of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
  • Publication number: 20110182041
    Abstract: First solder is lead-free solder that contains no lead (Pb). The first solder includes a first metal that contains at least Sn; and a second metal that contains at least a Ni—Fe alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: TDK CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu YASUI, Hisayuki ABE, Kenichi KAWABATA, Tomoko KITAMURA
  • Patent number: 7986530
    Abstract: A fixing structure for a battery positions the battery in a casing of an electronic device. The fixing structure includes at least a connecting portion, at least a locking portion, and a receiving portion. The connecting portion is on one side of the battery and with a waterproof element. The locking portion is on the other side of the battery and is opposite to the connecting portion. The receiving portion is on the casing and with a first inserting portion and a plurality of second inserting portions. The first inserting portion and the second inserting portions correspond in position to the connecting portion and the locking portion respectively. Hence, the fixing structure protects the electronic device against permeation of water and ensures secure positioning of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Askey Computer Corp.
    Inventors: Ching-Hui Chang, Ching-Feng Hsieh, Ko-Hsien Lee
  • Patent number: 7983053
    Abstract: An electronic plug-in module for accommodation in a module rack with a mounting rail, wherein the plug-in module includes a circuit board, a front plate and a mounting device, the mounting device comprises a bearing part, a tensioning part and a fixation element, the bearing part is fixed on front plate, and the tensioning part is connected frictionally to the fixation element and the bearing part in such a manner that a force, by means of which the plug-in module is held with its front plate in a defined position relative to the module rack, is exerted onto the plug-in module transversely to the insertion direction of the plug-in module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Schroff GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Joist, Rainer Weber, Klaus-Michael Thalau, Paul Rutherford
  • Patent number: 7974100
    Abstract: A retaining device for a PCI card (30) includes a chassis (50), a retaining plate (20) configured for retaining the PCI card, and a mounting apparatus (10). The chassis has a rear wall (52). The rear wall has two clipping portions (526) and a perpendicular portion (52). The retaining plate includes an end (22) abutting on the perpendicular portion of the rear wall of the chassis. The mounting apparatus includes a mounting strip (11), and a mounting bracket (13) resisting on the end of the retaining plate. The mounting strip includes an elongated main body (12) with a handling portion (127) formed in the middle thereof and two arms (15) extending from two ends of the main body for engaging with the clipping portions respectively. The mounting strip abuts on the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Da-Long Sun, Wan-Cheng Lin, Pei-Bin Luo
  • Patent number: RE42785
    Abstract: A semiconductor module is provided which includes a beat heat spreader, at least two semiconductors thermally coupled to the heat spreader, and a plurality of electrically conductive leads electrically connected to the semiconductors. At least one of the electrically conductive leads is common to both of the semiconductors The semiconductor module also includes a termination resistor electrically coupled to at least one of the semiconductors. A method of making a semiconductor module is also taught, whereby a plurality of electrically conductive leads are provided. At least two semiconductors are electrically coupled to the plurality of electrically conductive leads, where at least one of the electrically conductive leads is common to both of the semiconductors. The semiconductors are then thermally coupled to a heat spreader. Subsequently, a termination resistor is electrically coupled to at least one of the semiconductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Rambus Inc.
    Inventor: Belgacem Haba