Fan assembly and electronic device
By designing a fan bracket and a sliding bracket, and utilizing the cooperation of positioning columns and sliding columns, the problem of low assembly efficiency of fan components is solved, and efficient fixing and disassembly of the fan are achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FULIAN PRESION ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the assembly efficiency of fan components is low, and it is difficult to fix them to the equipment efficiently.
The design employs a fan bracket and a sliding bracket. The fan can be detachably fixed by the cooperation of the positioning column and the sliding column. The assembly efficiency is improved by the cooperation of the sliding bracket and the reset component.
It improves the efficiency of fan assembly and simplifies the process of fixing and disassembling the fan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of fan assembly, and more particularly to a fan assembly and electronic device. Background Technology
[0002] Most devices (such as frequency converters and servo drives) generate heat during operation. To ensure long-term, stable operation, these devices are typically equipped with cooling fans to accelerate airflow and dissipate the heat. Fan assemblies usually consist of multiple fans, which are fixed to the device with screws or plastic rivets. However, this method reduces the assembly efficiency of the fan assembly. Summary of the Invention
[0003] In view of this, this application provides a fan assembly and electronic device to solve the above problems.
[0004] This application provides a fan assembly, including a base plate, multiple fans, a fan bracket, a sliding bracket, and a positioning post. The multiple fans are disposed on the base plate. The fan bracket is movably disposed on the base plate, and includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate. The first plate is movably disposed on the base plate and includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other. The second plate is connected to the second side, and the multiple fans are detachably fixed to the second plate. The first plate has a first groove and a second groove. A first direction is defined as the direction from the first side to the second side, and a second direction is defined as the extension direction of the first plate. The extension direction of the first groove is the first direction, and the extension direction of the second groove is inclined relative to the extension direction of the first groove. The sliding bracket is disposed above the first plate and has a third groove extending in the second direction. The sliding bracket has a sliding post that passes through the second groove. The positioning post passes through the first slide groove and the third slide groove and is fixed to the base plate. When the sliding bracket moves along the second direction, the sliding post moves along the second slide groove to drive the second plate to be fixed or detached from the fan.
[0005] In some embodiments, the fan is provided with mounting holes, and the second plate has mounting posts on its surface facing the fan, the mounting posts being located within the mounting holes.
[0006] In some embodiments, the positioning post is provided with a limiting block, which is fixed above the sliding bracket.
[0007] In some embodiments, the fan assembly further includes a reset member, which includes an elastic element, a guide post, and a limiting plate. The limiting plate is fixed to the base plate and has a through hole. One end of the guide post is fixed to the end of the sliding bracket, and the other end is movably inserted through the through hole. The elastic element is sleeved on the guide post and is located between the movable bracket and the limiting plate.
[0008] In some embodiments, the second groove has a first end and a second end, with the first end disposed near the reset member.
[0009] In some embodiments, the first plate is further provided with a stop groove communicating with the second slide groove. The stop groove is located at the second end of the second slide groove, and the extension direction of the stop groove is the second direction.
[0010] In some embodiments, in the first direction, the width of the stop groove is adapted to the width of the sliding post.
[0011] This application also provides an electronic device, including a housing, the electronic device further including the aforementioned fan assembly, the fan assembly being disposed within the housing, and the housing being disposed on the base plate.
[0012] In some embodiments, the housing includes a side panel disposed on the base plate, the side panel having a heat dissipation area, and the fan in the fan assembly being disposed in the heat dissipation area.
[0013] In some embodiments, the side plate is further provided with a fixing post, which is located on one side of the heat dissipation area and is mounted on the fan, which is located between the second plate and the side plate.
[0014] In this application, the fan bracket and sliding bracket are fixed to the base plate by positioning posts. When it is necessary to fix the fan to the fan bracket, the sliding bracket is pushed along the second direction, causing the sliding post on the sliding bracket to move. The sliding post moves inclined along the second slide groove of the fan bracket, and drives the first plate to move, so that the fan bracket moves closer to or away from the fan, realizing that the second plate in the fan bracket is installed on the fan, or the second plate is detached from the fan. The direction of fixing the fan in the fan bracket is driven by the sliding bracket, which improves the efficiency of fan assembly. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fan assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the fan assembly in one embodiment is shown.
[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the structure of the fan bracket and the sliding bracket in a fan assembly in one embodiment.
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a schematic of a fan assembly in which the fan bracket is separated from the fan in one embodiment.
[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the fan bracket and the fan assembly after the fan is assembled, and the sliding bracket is disassembled.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device using a fan assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the structure of the fan assembly and housing in an electronic device in one embodiment.
[0022] Explanation of main component symbols
[0023] Fan assembly 100
[0024] Base plate 10
[0025] Through hole 11
[0026] Fan 20
[0027] Mounting hole 21
[0028] Fan bracket 30
[0029] First board 31
[0030] First groove 311
[0031] Second slide 312
[0032] First end 3121
[0033] Second end 3122
[0034] Stop groove 313
[0035] First side 314
[0036] Second side 315
[0037] Second board 32
[0038] Mounting column 33
[0039] Sliding bracket 40
[0040] Sliding column 41
[0041] Third groove 42
[0042] Push plate 43
[0043] Positioning post 50
[0044] Limit block 51
[0045] Reset component 60
[0046] Elastic component 61
[0047] Guide column 62
[0048] Limit plate 63
[0049] 631 perforation
[0050] 1000 electronic devices
[0051] Casing 200
[0052] Side panel 210
[0053] Heat dissipation area 220
[0054] 221 ventilation holes
[0055] Fixed column 230
[0056] Cover 240
[0057] First direction X
[0058] Second direction Y
[0059] The following detailed implementation methods will be combined with the above appendix. Figure 1-7 Further explanation of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0060] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.
[0061] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there may be an intervening component.
[0062] 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.
[0063] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this application in achieving its intended purpose, the following detailed description of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0064] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a fan assembly 100, which includes a base plate 10, a plurality of fans 20, a fan bracket 30, a sliding bracket 40, a positioning post 50, and a reset member 60. The plurality of fans 20, the fan bracket 30, the sliding bracket 40, the positioning post 50, and the reset member 60 are all disposed on the base plate 10. The fan bracket 30 includes a first plate 31 and a second plate 32 connected to the first plate 31. The first plate 31 is movably disposed on the base plate 10. The first plate 31 includes a first side 314 and a second side 315 disposed opposite to each other, and the second plate 32 is connectable to the second side 315. The plurality of fans 20 are disposed on the side of the second plate 32 opposite to the first plate 31.
[0065] See Figure 2 The first plate 31 is provided with a plurality of first sliding grooves 311 and a plurality of second sliding grooves 312. The direction from the first side 314 to the second side 315 of the first plate 31 is defined as the first direction X, and the extension direction of the first sliding grooves 311 is set along the first direction X. The extension direction of the second sliding grooves 312 is set at an angle relative to the extension direction of the first sliding grooves 311.
[0066] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 A sliding bracket 40 is mounted on a first plate 31, and the first plate 31 is movably positioned between the base plate 10 and the sliding bracket 40. A sliding post 41 is fixedly mounted on the sliding bracket 40. The sliding post 41 passes through a second sliding groove 312 and is slidably connected within the second sliding groove 312. The extension direction of the first plate 31 is defined as the second direction Y (the second direction Y is also the extension direction of the second plate 32 or the sliding bracket 40). A third sliding groove 42 is provided on the sliding bracket 40, and the extension direction of the third sliding groove 42 is the second direction Y. The position of the third sliding groove 42 corresponds one-to-one with the position of the first sliding groove 311.
[0067] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The base plate 10 has a through hole 11 for mounting the positioning post 50, and the end of the positioning post 50 is threaded into the through hole 11. The positioning post 50 passes through the third slide groove 42 in the sliding bracket 40 and the first slide groove 311 of the first plate 31 and is fixed to the base plate 10. This arrangement mounts the sliding bracket 40 and the fan bracket 30 onto the base plate 10. Pushing the sliding bracket 40 along the second direction Y causes the sliding post 41 to move along the second slide groove 312, and drives the first plate 31 to move along the first direction X through the inclined second slide groove 312, so that the second plate 32 moves closer to or further away from the fan 20, thereby assembling or detaching the second plate 32 from the fan 20. In some embodiments, the first slide groove 311 and the third slide groove 42 are both oblong holes.
[0068] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 Each end of the sliding bracket 40 is provided with a push plate 43, which allows the operator to push the sliding bracket 40 to reciprocate along the second direction Y, thereby assembling and disassembling the fan bracket 30 and the fan 20. A reset member 60 is disposed on the push plate 43. The reset member 60 includes an elastic member 61, a guide post 62, and a limiting plate 63. The limiting plate 63 is fixed to the base plate 10 and spaced apart from the corresponding push plate 43. The limiting plate 63 has a through hole 631. One end of the guide post 62 is fixed to the push plate 43, and the other end movably passes through the through hole 631 of the limiting plate 63. The extending direction of the guide post 62 is consistent with the second direction Y. The elastic member 61 is sleeved on the guide post 62 and is disposed between the push plate 43 and the limiting plate 63. In some embodiments, the elastic member 61 is a spring, but other elastic parts may also be used.
[0069] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the second slide groove 312 has a first end 3121 and a second end 3122 disposed opposite to the first end 3121. The first end 3121 is close to the reset member 60. The first plate 31 has a stop groove 313 communicating with the second slide groove 312. The stop groove 313 is disposed at the second end 3122, and the extension direction of the stop groove 313 is disposed along the second direction Y to define the position of the sliding post 41.
[0070] In some embodiments, in the first direction X, the width of the stop groove 313 is adapted to the width of the sliding post 41, so that the sliding post 41 is more stably confined within the stop groove 313 of the first plate 31.
[0071] See Figure 5When the second plate 32 needs to be installed on the fan 20, the sliding column 41 is located in the stop groove 313. First, the sliding bracket 40 is pushed to move along the second direction Y toward the reset member 60, compressing the elastic member 61. The sliding bracket 40 drives the sliding column 41 to move along the second direction Y. The sliding column 41 slides along the inclined second slide groove 312 from the second end 3122 to the first end 3121, thereby driving the first plate 31 to move, so that the second plate 32 is closer to the sliding bracket 40, resulting in... Figure 4 The diagram shows the state. Next, the fan 20 is installed on the side of the second plate 32 opposite to the first plate 31, spaced apart from the second plate 32. Finally, the pushing force on the sliding bracket 40 is released, the elastic member 61 extends, and the elastic member 61 elastically pushes the sliding bracket 40 to move along the second direction Y. The sliding column 41 moves along the first end 3121 to the second end 3122 of the second sliding groove 312 and stops in the stop groove 313, driving the first plate 31 to move along the first direction X towards the fan 20 until the second plate 32 abuts against the fan 20, thus assembling the fan bracket 30 and the fan 20.
[0072] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the fan 20 is further provided with multiple through mounting holes 21, and the surface of the second plate 32 facing the fan 20 is provided with multiple mounting posts 33. Driven by the sliding posts 41 in the sliding bracket 40, the mounting posts 33 are inserted into the corresponding mounting holes 21, thereby fixing the second plate 32 to the fan 20. A limiting block 51 is also provided at the end of the positioning post 50 away from the base plate 10, so that the sliding bracket 40 and the first plate 31 are placed between the limiting block 51 and the base plate 10, so that the sliding post 41 on the sliding bracket 40 is limited to sliding within the second sliding groove 312 and the stop groove 313.
[0073] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 This application also provides an electronic device 1000, including a housing 200 and the aforementioned fan assembly 100. The fan assembly 100 can be applied to various electronic devices 1000 with heat-generating elements, such as servers, computers, and inverters. In this embodiment, the fan assembly 100 is applied to a server.
[0074] See Figure 6 and Figure 7The fan assembly 100 is disposed within the housing 200, which is mounted on the base plate 10. The housing 200 includes a side plate 210 and a cover 240 disposed on the side plate 210. The side plate 210 has multiple heat dissipation areas 220 corresponding to the fan 20. The side plate 210 has multiple heat dissipation holes 221 in the heat dissipation areas 220. The positions of the heat dissipation holes 221 correspond to the positions of the fan 20, so as to dissipate the heat generated by the heat-generating components (not shown) inside the electronic device 1000 through the fan 20.
[0075] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 Multiple fixing posts 230 are installed on the side plate 210. The fixing posts 230 are installed in the mounting holes 21 of the fan 20. The fixing posts 230 and the mounting posts 33 are respectively inserted through the two ends of the mounting holes 21, so that the fan 20 is fixed between the side plate 210 and the second plate 32.
[0076] In this application, the fan bracket 30 and the sliding bracket 40 are fixed to the base plate 10 by the positioning post 50. When it is necessary to fix the fan 20 to the fan bracket 30, the sliding bracket 40 is pushed along the second direction Y, which causes the sliding post 41 on the sliding bracket 40 to move. The sliding post 41 moves obliquely along the second slide groove 312 of the fan bracket 30, and drives the first plate 31 to move, so that the fan bracket 30 moves closer to or further away from the fan 20, so that the second plate 32 in the fan bracket 30 is installed on the fan 20, or the second plate 32 is detached from the fan 20. The direction of fixing the fan 20 by the sliding bracket 40 to the fan bracket 30 improves the assembly efficiency of the fan 20.
[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of this application.
Claims
1. A fan assembly, characterized in that, include: Base plate; Multiple fans are mounted on the base plate; A fan bracket is movably mounted on the base plate. The fan bracket includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate. The first plate is movably mounted on the base plate and includes a first side and a second side disposed opposite to each other. The second plate is connected to the second side, and a plurality of fans are detachably fixed to the second plate. A first groove and a second groove are formed on the first plate. The direction from the first side to the second side is defined as the first direction, and the extension direction of the first plate is defined as the second direction. Then, the extension direction of the first groove is the first direction, and the extension direction of the second groove is inclined relative to the extension direction of the first groove. A sliding bracket is disposed above the first plate. The sliding bracket has a third sliding groove, the extension direction of which is the second direction. The sliding bracket is provided with a sliding column, the sliding column passing through the second sliding groove. The positioning column passes through the first slide groove and the third slide groove and is fixed to the base plate. When the sliding bracket moves in the second direction, the sliding column moves along the second slide groove to drive the second plate to be fixed or detached from the fan.
2. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The fan has mounting holes, and the second plate has mounting posts on its surface facing the fan, with the mounting posts located inside the mounting holes.
3. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning column is provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block is fixed above the sliding bracket.
4. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The fan assembly further includes a reset component, which includes an elastic element, a guide post, and a limiting plate. The limiting plate is fixed to the base plate and has a through hole. One end of the guide post is fixed to the end of the sliding bracket, and the other end is movably inserted through the through hole. The elastic element is sleeved on the guide post and is located between the sliding bracket and the limiting plate.
5. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The second slide has a first end and a second end, with the first end located close to the reset member.
6. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The first plate is also provided with a stop groove that communicates with the second slide groove. The stop groove is located at the second end of the second slide groove, and the extension direction of the stop groove is the second direction.
7. The fan assembly as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, In the first direction, the width of the stop groove is adapted to the width of the sliding column.
8. An electronic device, comprising a housing, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a fan assembly as described in any one of claims 1-7, the fan assembly being disposed within the housing, the housing being disposed on the base plate.
9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The housing includes a side plate disposed on the base plate, and the side plate has a heat dissipation area. The fan in the fan assembly is disposed in the heat dissipation area.
10. The electronic device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, The side plate is also provided with a fixing post, which is located on one side of the heat dissipation area and is installed on the fan. The fan is located between the second plate and the side plate.