Fan fixing assembly and electronic device

Abstract

The application relates to a fan fixing assembly, in particular to a fan fixing assembly capable of preventing fan installation errors and electronic equipment. The fan fixing assembly comprises a fan part and a mounting shell. The fan part comprises a fan support and a fitting block, the fan support is provided with a clearance slot at the outer periphery, and the fitting block is fixedly connected in the clearance slot. The mounting shell comprises a first shell and a foolproof block, the first shell is provided with a first mounting area and a second mounting area, the foolproof block can be arranged in the first mounting area or the second mounting area, and the mounting shell further comprises a positioning piece fixed opposite to the first shell. The fan part has a first installation state or a second installation state, and the foolproof block can be in contact with the fitting block to prevent fan installation errors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a fan mounting assembly, specifically a fan mounting assembly and electronic device that can prevent incorrect fan installation. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the development of technology, electronic products are increasingly prevalent in our lives. All electronic products face the same problem—heat dissipation. The main source of heat dissipation is the Central Processing Unit (CPU), whose heat generation increases with its processing speed. Therefore, forced cooling methods are necessary to lower the CPU's operating temperature and maintain its normal operation.

[0003] Most CPUs currently rely on cooling fans for heat dissipation. The fan blades rotate in a fixed direction, and therefore the airflow direction generated by the fan is also fixed. However, if the fan's air inlet and outlet are installed incorrectly, the airflow direction generated by the fan will not match the intended airflow direction, which will weaken the fan's heat dissipation effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation, it is necessary to provide a fan mounting component that can prevent incorrect fan installation.

[0005] Embodiments of this application provide a fan mounting assembly including a fan section and a mounting housing.

[0006] The fan unit includes a fan bracket and an accessory block. The fan bracket has a first end face and a second end face facing each other. The outer periphery of the fan bracket has a relief groove, and the accessory block is fixedly connected to the relief groove.

[0007] The mounting housing includes a first housing and a foolproof block. The first housing has a first mounting area and a second mounting area. The foolproof block can be disposed in the first mounting area or the second mounting area. The mounting housing also includes a positioning element that is fixed relative to the first housing.

[0008] The fan unit has a first mounting state or a second mounting state. In the first mounting state, the first end face contacts the stop surface of the positioning member. In the second mounting state, the second end face contacts the stop surface of the positioning member.

[0009] When the anti-misalignment block is installed in the first mounting area, the anti-misalignment block can contact the accessory block to restrict the fan unit from entering the second mounting state. The anti-misalignment block can be accommodated in the clearance groove of the fan unit in the first mounting state.

[0010] When the anti-mistake block is installed in the second mounting area, the anti-mistake block can contact the accessory block to restrict the fan unit from entering the first mounting state, and the anti-mistake block can be accommodated in the clearance groove of the fan unit in the second mounting state.

[0011] The aforementioned fan mounting assembly, by incorporating accessory blocks and foolproof blocks, can prevent incorrect fan installation, thus avoiding any reduction in the fan's heat dissipation effect.

[0012] When the fan unit needs to be installed onto the mounting housing in its first mounting state, a misalignment prevention block is located in the first mounting area. If the fan unit approaches the first mounting area in its second mounting state, the accessory block and the misalignment prevention block will conflict, preventing the fan unit from fully fitting against the mounting housing. Only when the fan unit approaches the first mounting area in its first mounting state can the misalignment prevention block be accommodated within the clearance slot, allowing the fan unit to fully fit against the mounting housing. The misalignment prevention block in the first mounting area prevents the fan from being incorrectly installed onto the mounting housing in its second mounting state, ensuring correct installation of the fan unit during assembly of the fan unit and mounting housing.

[0013] When the fan unit needs to be installed onto the mounting housing in a second mounting configuration, a misalignment preventer is positioned in the second mounting area. If the fan unit approaches the second mounting area in its first mounting configuration, the accessory block and the misalignment preventer will interfere with each other, preventing the fan unit from fully fitting against the mounting housing. Only when the fan unit approaches the second mounting area in its second mounting configuration can the misalignment preventer be accommodated within the clearance slot, allowing the fan unit to fully fit against the mounting housing. The misalignment preventer in the second mounting area prevents the fan from being incorrectly installed onto the mounting housing in its first mounting configuration, ensuring correct installation of the fan unit during assembly of the fan unit and mounting housing.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the fan bracket is provided with a direction indicator, which is used to indicate the orientation of the first end face or the second end face.

[0015] This fan mounting assembly has directional markings, allowing users to correctly install the fan unit by following the directional markings.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the foolproof block includes a first connector, the first housing includes a second connector, and the first connector and the second connector are detachably coupled.

[0017] This fan mounting assembly allows for easy removal and replacement of the foolproof block.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the first connector further includes a fixing post, which is detachably connected to the second connector.

[0019] This fan mounting assembly allows for easy fixing and installation of the anti-foolproof block.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the accessory block is detachably attached to the fan bracket.

[0021] This fan mounting assembly allows for easy disassembly and replacement of the component blocks.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the accessory block is integrally formed with the fan bracket.

[0023] This fan mounting assembly can reduce processes and lower costs.

[0024] Another embodiment of this application provides an electronic device that includes the fan mounting assembly described above.

[0025] This electronic device, including the aforementioned fan mounting assembly, can prevent incorrect fan installation from reducing heat dissipation, thereby improving the performance of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the fan fixing assembly in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a fan mounting assembly in one embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fan unit being correctly installed in one embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a fan unit incorrectly installed in one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Explanation of main component symbols

[0031] Fan mounting assembly 100

[0032] Fan section 10

[0033] Fan bracket 11

[0034] Directional marker 113

[0035] First end face 111

[0036] Second end face 112

[0037] Leaving slot 114

[0038] Accessory Block 12

[0039] X side 121

[0040] Mounting housing 20

[0041] First shell 21

[0042] First Installation Area 211

[0043] Second installation area 212

[0044] Second connector 213

[0045] Second hole 2131

[0046] Positioning component 24

[0047] Stop surface 241

[0048] Second shell 22

[0049] 23 Anti-mistake block

[0050] First connector 231

[0051] First hole 2311

[0052] Fixed column 2312

[0053] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate this application. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0055] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may also have a component that is centrally located. When a component is considered to be "set" on another component, it can be directly set on the other component or may also have a component that is centrally located.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0057] Please see Figure 1 The embodiments of this application provide a fan mounting assembly 100 that can prevent fan installation errors.

[0058] The fan mounting assembly 100 includes a fan section 10 and a mounting housing 20. The fan section 10 includes a fan bracket 11 and a fitting block 12. The fan bracket 11 has opposing first end faces 111 and second end faces 112. The outer periphery of the fan bracket 11 has a relief groove 114, and the fitting block 12 is fixedly connected to the relief groove 114.

[0059] The mounting housing 20 includes a first housing 21 and a foolproof block 23. The first housing 21 has a first mounting area 211 and a second mounting area 212. The foolproof block 23 can be disposed in the first mounting area 211 or the second mounting area 212. The mounting housing 20 also includes a positioning member 24 that is fixed relative to the first housing 21.

[0060] The fan unit 10 has a first mounting state or a second mounting state. In the first mounting state, the first end face 111 contacts the stop surface 241 of the positioning member 24. In the second mounting state, the second end face 112 contacts the stop surface 241 of the positioning member 24.

[0061] When the anti-mistake block 23 is provided in the first mounting area 211, the anti-mistake block 23 can contact the accessory block 12 to restrict the fan part 10 from entering the second mounting state. The anti-mistake block 23 can be accommodated in the relief groove 114 of the fan part 10 in the first mounting state.

[0062] When the anti-mistake block 23 is provided in the second mounting area 212, the anti-mistake block 23 can contact the accessory block 12 to restrict the fan part 10 from entering the first mounting state, and the anti-mistake block 23 can be accommodated in the relief groove 114 of the fan part 10 in the second mounting state.

[0063] The aforementioned fan mounting assembly 100, by providing accessory block 12 and foolproof block 23, can prevent incorrect fan installation, thereby avoiding weakening the fan's heat dissipation effect.

[0064] When the fan unit 10 needs to be installed onto the mounting housing 20 in its first mounting state, the foolproof block 23 is provided in the first mounting area 211. If the fan unit 10 approaches the first mounting area 211 in its second mounting state, the accessory block 12 and the foolproof block 23 will conflict, causing the fan unit 10 to not fully fit against the mounting housing 20. Only when the fan unit 10 approaches the first mounting area 211 in its first mounting state can the foolproof block 23 be accommodated in the clearance groove 114, allowing the fan unit 10 to fully fit against the mounting housing 20. By providing the foolproof block 23 in the first mounting area 211, the fan unit 10 is prevented from being incorrectly installed onto the mounting housing 20 in its second mounting state, ensuring the correct installation of the fan unit 10 during the assembly of the fan unit 10 and the mounting housing 20.

[0065] When the fan unit 10 needs to be installed onto the mounting housing 20 in a second mounting state, the misalignment block 23 is provided in the second mounting area 212. If the fan unit 10 approaches the second mounting area 212 in its first mounting state, the accessory block 12 and the misalignment block 23 will conflict, preventing the fan unit 10 from fully fitting against the mounting housing 20. Only when the fan unit 10 approaches the second mounting area 212 in its second mounting state can the misalignment block 23 be accommodated in the clearance groove 114, allowing the fan unit 10 to fully fit against the mounting housing 20. By providing the misalignment block 23 in the second mounting area 212, the fan unit 10 is prevented from being incorrectly installed onto the mounting housing 20 in its first mounting state, ensuring the correct installation of the fan unit 10 during the assembly of the fan unit 10 and the mounting housing 20.

[0066] Specifically, the distance from the X-side 121 of the accessory block 12 to the second end face 112 is greater than the distance from the end face of the anti-fool block 23 near the stop face 241 to the stop face 241. This anti-fool block 23 of the fan mounting assembly 100 can contact the accessory block 12 to prevent the fan section 10 from entering an incorrect installation state.

[0067] Specifically, the distance from the X-face 121 of the accessory block 12 to the first end face 111 is greater than the distance from the end face of the anti-foolproof block 23 away from the stop face 241 to the stop face 241.

[0068] The foolproof block 23 of this fan mounting assembly 100 can be accommodated in the clearance groove 114 of the fan section 10.

[0069] In some embodiments of this application, the mounting housing 20 further includes a second housing 22 connected to the first housing 21. A mounting cavity is formed between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, which is used to accommodate the fan portion 10 in a first mounting state or a second mounting state and to limit the displacement of the fan portion 10 within the mounting cavity.

[0070] Specifically, the second housing 22 is rotatably connected to the first housing 21 to facilitate the installation and removal of the fan.

[0071] When it is necessary to install or replace the fan unit 10, the second housing 22 is rotated to facilitate the installation and replacement of the fan unit 10. After the installation or replacement of the fan unit 10 is completed, rotating the second housing 22 back to engage with the first housing 21 can limit the displacement of the fan unit 10 within the mounting cavity.

[0072] The fan bracket 11 is provided with a direction indicator 113, which is used to indicate the orientation of the first end face 111 or the second end face 112.

[0073] Specifically, the direction indicator 113 can be in the form of a sticker, silkscreen, or other markings on the fan bracket 11.

[0074] By providing a direction indicator 113 on the fan mounting assembly 100, the user can directly install the fan unit 10 correctly according to the direction indicator.

[0075] Please see Figure 2 The anti-mistake block 23 includes a first connector 231, and the first housing 21 includes a second connector 213. The first connector 231 and the second connector 213 are detachably coupled.

[0076] This fan mounting assembly 100 allows for easy removal and replacement of the foolproof block 23.

[0077] Specifically, the first connector 231 includes a fixing post 2312, which is detachably connected to the second connector 213.

[0078] This fan mounting assembly 100 allows for easy fixing and installation of the anti-foolproof block 23 via the mounting post 2312.

[0079] Specifically, the fixing post 2312 includes a bolt, the first connector 231 includes a first hole 2311, and the second connector 213 includes a second hole 2131. The bolt is threaded into the first hole 2311 and / or the second connector 213. This fan fixing assembly 100 allows for convenient fixing of the foolproof block 23.

[0080] Understandably, the anti-mistake block 23 can also be fixed to the first housing 21 by means of interference fit, adhesive bonding, etc.

[0081] Accessory block 12 is detachably connected to fan bracket 11, allowing for easy removal and replacement of accessory block 12.

[0082] Understandably, the accessory block 12 is also fixed to the fan bracket 11 by means of interference fit, adhesive bonding, etc.

[0083] Alternatively, the accessory block 12 can also be integrally formed with the fan bracket 11, which can reduce the process and lower the cost of the fan fixing assembly 100.

[0084] Please see Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the fan unit 10 mounted on the mounting housing 20 (plane AA) shows that the fan unit 10 is mounted on the mounting housing 20 and in contact with the positioning member 24. The anti-misalignment block 23 is not in contact with the accessory block 12, and the fan unit 10 is mounted in the correct direction.

[0085] Please see Figure 4A cross-sectional view of the fan unit 10 mounted on the mounting housing 20 shows that the fan unit 10 is mounted on the mounting housing 20 and in contact with the positioning member 24. The anti-misalignment block 23 is in contact with the accessory block 12 to restrict the fan unit 10 from entering the installation state. At this time, the fan unit 10 is installed in the wrong direction and needs to be installed in the opposite direction.

[0086] Another embodiment of this application provides an electronic device that includes the fan mounting assembly 100 described above.

[0087] This electronic device, including the aforementioned fan mounting assembly 100, can prevent incorrect installation of the fan unit 10 from reducing the heat dissipation process, thereby improving the performance of the electronic device.

[0088] In addition, those skilled in the art may make other changes within the spirit of this application. Of course, all such changes made in accordance with the spirit of this application should be included within the scope disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A fan mounting assembly, characterized in that, include: The fan unit includes a fan bracket and an accessory block; the fan bracket has opposing first and second end faces, and the outer periphery of the fan bracket has a clearance groove; the accessory block is fixedly connected to the clearance groove. The mounting housing includes a first housing and a foolproof block. The first housing has a first mounting area and a second mounting area. The foolproof block can be disposed in the first mounting area or the second mounting area. The mounting housing also includes a positioning member that is fixed relative to the first housing. The fan unit has a first installation state or a second installation state; In the first installation state, the first end face contacts the stop surface of the positioning member; In the second installation state, the second end face contacts the stop surface of the positioning member; When the anti-mistake block is disposed in the first mounting area, the anti-mistake block can contact the accessory block to restrict the fan part from entering the second mounting state, and the anti-mistake block can be accommodated in the clearance groove of the fan part in the first mounting state; When the anti-mistake block is disposed in the second mounting area, the anti-mistake block can contact the accessory block to restrict the fan unit from entering the first mounting state, and the anti-mistake block can be accommodated in the clearance groove of the fan unit in the second mounting state.

2. The fan mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting housing further includes a second housing, which is fixedly connected to the first housing. A mounting cavity is formed between the first housing and the second housing, and the mounting cavity is used to accommodate the fan unit in the first mounting state or the second mounting state.

3. The fan mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fan bracket is provided with a direction indicator, which is used to indicate the orientation of the first end face or the second end face.

4. The fan mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The foolproof block includes a first connector, and the first housing includes a second connector, with the first connector and the second connector being detachably coupled.

5. The fan mounting assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first connector includes a fixing post, which is detachably connected to the second connector.

6. The fan mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The accessory block is detachably attached to the fan bracket.

7. The fan mounting assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The accessory block is integrally formed with the fan bracket.

8. An electronic device, characterized in that, Includes the fan mounting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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