Electronic device with air flow redirection function

Abstract

An electronic device with air flow diversion function includes a housing, a rotating mechanism, a fan device, a connecting rod, and a handle. The housing includes a bottom plate. The rotating mechanism is pivotally connected to the bottom plate. The fan device is arranged on the rotating mechanism. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rotating mechanism. The handle is pivotally connected to the housing and rotatably connected to the connecting rod. When the handle is rotated, the connecting rod drives the rotating mechanism and the fan device to rotate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an electronic device, and more particularly to an electronic device with an airflow steering function. Background Technology

[0002] Servers perform high-speed and high-volume computing, thus requiring high heat dissipation performance. Furthermore, when servers are located in different configurations within a data center or rack, it may be necessary to adjust the airflow direction of the fans inside the chassis to achieve optimal heat dissipation.

[0003] In conventional technology, fans can be modularized, and the airflow direction of the fan can be changed by inserting the fan module forward into a slot in the chassis or by flipping the fan module 180 degrees and inserting it backward into a slot in the chassis. However, when a large number of servers need to change the airflow direction of their fans, it is necessary to remove and install the fan module for each server, causing operational inconvenience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides an electronic device with airflow steering function. The airflow direction can be changed by turning the fan device with a handle, thereby increasing operational convenience.

[0005] One embodiment of the present invention discloses an electronic device with airflow steering function, including a housing, a rotating mechanism, a fan device, a connecting rod, and a handle. The housing includes a base plate. The rotating mechanism is pivotally connected to the base plate. The fan device is disposed on the rotating mechanism. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rotating mechanism. The handle is pivotally connected to the housing and rotatably connected to the connecting rod. When the handle is rotated, the connecting rod drives the rotating mechanism and the fan device to rotate.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mechanism includes: a turntable pivotally connected to the base plate; and a rotating shaft disposed on a first region of a bearing surface of the turntable. The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rotating shaft, and the fan device is disposed on a second region of the bearing surface, wherein the first region and the second region are located on opposite sides of a center of the turntable.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a main connector disposed on the fan device; a first connector disposed on the base plate; and a second connector disposed on the base plate. When the handle is rotated to a first position, the main connector is connected to the first connector, and when the handle is rotated to a second position, the main connector is connected to the second connector.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mechanism is located between the first connector and the second connector.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a first positive slot and a first negative slot, and the main connector includes a positive plate and a negative plate. When the main connector is connected to the first connector, the positive plate is inserted into the first positive slot, and the negative plate is inserted into the first negative slot.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second connector includes a second positive terminal slot and a second negative terminal slot, and the main connector includes a positive terminal plate and a negative terminal plate, wherein when the main connector is connected to the second connector, the positive terminal plate is inserted into the second positive terminal slot, and the negative terminal plate is inserted into the second negative terminal slot.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the handle further includes: a connecting portion pivotally connected to the housing; a grip portion connected to one end of the connecting portion; and a pivot portion connected to the connecting portion and rotatably connected to the connecting rod.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the housing further includes a rear side plate and a receiving groove formed in the rear side plate, the handle is pivotally connected to one side wall of the receiving groove, and the connecting rod passes through the bottom.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device further includes a latching mechanism disposed in the aforementioned receiving groove to restrict or allow the rotation of the aforementioned handle.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device further includes an elastic mechanism disposed at the bottom for providing an elastic force to the handle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device with airflow steering function according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fan device and the handle are located in a first position.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A perspective view of an electronic device, in which the fan assembly and handle are located in a second position.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the fan assembly and airflow deflector, wherein the fan assembly and handle are located in the first position.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2A perspective view of the fan assembly and airflow deflector, wherein the fan assembly and handle are located in the second position.

[0019] Figures 5 to 8 This is a schematic diagram of the airflow deflector during operation.

[0020] Explanation of main component symbols

[0021] Electronic device 1

[0022] Rotating mechanism 10

[0023] Turntable 11

[0024] Bearing surface 111

[0025] First area 111a

[0026] Second area 111b

[0027] Rotating shaft 12

[0028] Linkage 20

[0029] Handle 30

[0030] Connecting part 31

[0031] Grip section 32

[0032] Rotating shaft 33

[0033] 40 locking mechanism

[0034] 41

[0035] Spring 42

[0036] Flexible mechanism 50

[0037] Main connector 60

[0038] Positive plate 61

[0039] Negative plate 62

[0040] First connector 70

[0041] First positive terminal slot 71

[0042] First negative terminal slot 72

[0043] Second connector 80

[0044] Second positive terminal slot 81

[0045] Second negative terminal slot 82

[0046] Case A1

[0047] Base plate A10

[0048] Rear side panel A20

[0049] External air vent A21

[0050] Receptacle A22

[0051] Side wall A23

[0052] Bottom A24

[0053] Front side panel A30

[0054] Partition A40

[0055] Internal air vent A41

[0056] Top plate A50

[0057] Fan unit B1

[0058] Outer frame B10

[0059] Fan B20

[0060] Bracket B30

[0061] Airflow steering device C1

[0062] First direction D1

[0063] Second direction D2

[0064] Center E1

[0065] Anterior accommodating cavity S1

[0066] Rear accommodating cavity S2

[0067] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will further illustrate the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0068] To facilitate understanding and implementation of the present invention by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the present invention provides many applicable creative concepts, which can be implemented in various specific forms. The specific embodiments discussed and illustrated herein are merely specific ways of manufacturing and using the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0069] Furthermore, repeated reference numerals or designations may be used in different embodiments. These repetitions are merely for the purpose of clearly and simply describing the invention and do not imply any connection between the different embodiments and / or structures discussed. It should be noted that when an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an element disposed in between. When an element is considered to be "disposed" on another element, it can be directly disposed on the other element or there may be an element disposed in between.

[0070] 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. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0071] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electronic device 1 with airflow steering function according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fan device B1 and the handle 30 are located in a first position. Figure 2 for Figure 1 A perspective view of electronic device 1, wherein the fan assembly B1 and the handle 30 are located in a second position. Electronic device 1 includes a housing A1, a fan assembly B1, and an airflow deflector C1.

[0072] The housing A1 includes a base plate A10, a rear side plate A20, a front side plate A30, a partition plate A40, and a top plate A50. The rear side plate A20, front side plate A30, and partition plate A40 may extend perpendicularly to the base plate A10, and the rear side plate A20 may be parallel to the front side plate A30. The partition plate A40 may be located between the rear side plate A20 and the front side plate A30, and the partition plate A40 may be parallel to both the rear side plate A20 and the front side plate A30. For clarity, only a portion of the top plate A50 is shown in the figures disclosed herein. The top plate A50 may be parallel to the base plate A10, and the rear side plate A20, front side plate A30, and partition plate A40 are located between the top plate A50 and the base plate A10.

[0073] In this embodiment, a front receiving cavity S1 is formed between the front side plate A30 and the partition A40, and a rear receiving cavity S2 is formed between the rear side plate A20 and the partition A40. Various electronic components (not shown), such as motherboards and processors, can be placed in the front receiving cavity S1. The partition A40 has one or more internal air vents A41, communicating with the front receiving cavity S1 and the rear receiving cavity S2. The housing A1 may also have one or more air vents (not shown) communicating with the front receiving cavity S1. The rear side plate A20 has one or more external air vents A21, communicating with the rear receiving cavity S2 and the outer side of the housing A1. A fan device B1 and an airflow steering device C1 are disposed within the rear receiving cavity S2. The fan device B1 is disposed on the airflow steering device C1, and the airflow steering device C1 is used to rotate the fan device B1.

[0074] like Figure 1 As shown, when the fan device B1 is in the first position, the fan device B1 generates airflow in the first direction D1. The airflow enters the front accommodating cavity S1 through the inner air vent A41, thereby dissipating heat from the electronic components inside the front accommodating cavity S1. In addition, the fan device B1 draws air from outside the housing A1 into the rear accommodating cavity S2 through the outer air vent A21.

[0075] like Figure 2 As shown, when the fan device B1 is in the second position, the fan device B1 generates airflow in the second direction D2, and the airflow is blown out of the casing A1 through the external air vent A21. Furthermore, the fan device B1 draws air from the front accommodating cavity S1 into the rear accommodating cavity S2 through the internal air vent A41. Since the hot air heated by the electronic components is drawn out from the front accommodating cavity S1, heat dissipation can be achieved for the electronic components.

[0076] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A perspective view of the fan device B1 and the airflow steering device C1, wherein the fan device B1 and the handle 30 are located in the first position. Figure 4 for Figure 2 The image shows a perspective view of the fan assembly B1 and the airflow steering device C1, with the fan assembly B1 and handle 30 positioned in a second position. The airflow steering device C1 further includes a rotating mechanism 10, two connecting rods 20, and a handle 30. The rotating mechanism 10 is pivotally connected to the base plate A10. The fan assembly B1 is mounted on the rotating mechanism 10. The connecting rods 20 are pivotally connected to the rotating mechanism 10. The handle 30 is pivotally connected to the housing A1 and rotatably connected to the connecting rods 20. When the handle 30 is rotated, the connecting rods 20 drive the rotating mechanism 10 and the fan assembly B1 to rotate.

[0077] The rotating mechanism 10 includes a turntable 11 and a rotating shaft 12. The turntable 11 is pivotally connected to the base plate A10. In this embodiment, the turntable 11 has a circular or annular structure. The rotating shaft 12 is disposed on a bearing surface 111 of the turntable 11. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft 12 may be perpendicular to the bearing surface 111 of the turntable 11. Figure 4 As shown, the rotating shaft 12 can be located on the first region 111a of the bearing surface 111, and the fan device B1 is disposed on the second region 111b of the bearing surface 111. The first region 111a and the second region 111b are located on two opposite sides of the center E1 of the turntable 11.

[0078] The two connecting rods 20 are pivotally connected to the rotating shaft 12. The two connecting rods 20 may be parallel to each other and may extend perpendicular to the rotating shaft 12. In this embodiment, the two connecting rods 20 are respectively pivotally connected to both ends of the rotating shaft 12. The fan device B1 may include an outer frame B10, one or more fans B20, and a bracket B30. The outer frame B10 is locked to the bearing surface 111 of the turntable 11. The fans B20 are locked to the outer frame B10. The bracket B30 is connected to the outer frame B10 and the rotating shaft 12. The outer frame B10 and the bracket B30 can stably mount the fans B20 on the turntable 11.

[0079] The housing A1 further includes a receiving groove A22 formed in the rear side panel A20. A handle 30 is pivotally connected to the side wall A23 of the receiving groove A22, and a connecting rod 20 passes through the bottom A24. The handle 30 further includes two connecting portions 31, a grip portion 32, and a pivot portion 33. The two connecting portions 31 are pivotally connected to the side wall A23 of the receiving groove A22, and the two connecting portions 31 can be parallel to each other. The grip portion 32 is connected to one end of the two connecting portions 31. The pivot portion 33 is connected to the two connecting portions 31 and rotatably connected to the two connecting rods 20. In this embodiment, the two connecting portions 31 and the grip portion 32 form a U-shaped structure. The two ends of the pivot portion 33 are respectively connected to the central section of the two connecting portions 31. The pivot portion 33 is perpendicular to the two connecting portions 31 and can form an H-shaped structure with the two connecting portions 31. Furthermore, the pivot portion 33 can be parallel to the rotating shaft 12.

[0080] The airflow steering device C1 further includes two latching mechanisms 40 and two elastic mechanisms 50. The two latching mechanisms 40 are disposed on opposite sides of the receiving groove A22 to restrict or allow rotation of the handle 30. Each latching mechanism 40 includes a latch 41 and a spring 42. The latch 41 restricts or allows rotation of the handle 30. The spring 42 connects the latching mechanism 40 and the housing A1 to provide elasticity to the latch 41. The elastic mechanisms 50 are disposed at the bottom A24 of the receiving groove A22 and are close to the latching mechanisms 40. The elastic mechanisms 50 provide elasticity to the handle 30.

[0081] When the handle 30 is in the first position, the connecting part 31, the grip part 32, and the pivot part 33 of the handle 30 are located within the receiving groove A22, and a latch 41 engages with the grip part 32 to restrict the handle 30 to the first position. When the handle 30 is in the second position, the connecting part 31, the grip part 32, and the pivot part 33 of the handle 30 are located within the receiving groove A22, and another latch 41 engages with the grip part 32 to restrict the handle 30 to the second position. Therefore, the handle 30 can be stored in the housing A1 by means of the receiving groove A22 and the latch mechanism 40.

[0082] The airflow steering device C1 further includes a main connector 60, a first connector 70, and a second connector 80. The main connector 60 is disposed on the fan assembly B1. The main connector 60 may be disposed on the outer frame B10 and electrically connected to the fan B20. The first connector 70 and the second connector 80 are disposed on the base plate A10. The rotating mechanism 10 is located between the first connector 70 and the second connector 80.

[0083] In this embodiment, the main connector 60 includes a positive electrode plate 61 and a negative electrode plate 62. The first connector 70 includes a first positive electrode slot 71 and a first negative electrode slot 72. Figure 3 As shown, when the handle 30 is rotated to the first position, the main connector 60 is connected to the first connector 70. Furthermore, when the main connector 60 is connected to the first connector 70, the positive electrode plate 61 is inserted into the first positive electrode slot 71, and the negative electrode plate 62 is inserted into the first negative electrode slot 72.

[0084] In this embodiment, the second connector 80 includes a second positive terminal slot 81 and a second negative terminal slot 82. For example... Figure 4 As shown, when the handle 30 is rotated to the second position, the main connector 60 is connected to the second connector 80. Furthermore, when the main connector 60 is connected to the second connector 80, the positive electrode plate 61 is inserted into the second positive electrode slot 81, and the negative electrode plate 62 is inserted into the second negative electrode slot 82.

[0085] Accordingly, by means of the main connector 60, the first connector 70 and the second connector 80, when the fan device B1 is rotated, the wires connecting the fan B20 will not be tangled, thus preventing a short circuit.

[0086] Figures 5 to 8 This is a schematic diagram of the airflow steering device C1 during operation. Figure 1 In the first position, the handle 30 and the fan assembly B1 are positioned. The main connector 60 is connected to the first connector 70. Current is supplied to the fan assembly B1 via the first connector 70 and the main connector 60, and the fan assembly B1 generates airflow in the first direction D1. Figure 5As shown, when the airflow direction needs to be changed, the locking mechanism 40 can be pushed to release the handle 30. At this time, the elastic mechanism 50 will pop out the handle 30 to facilitate operation by the user.

[0087] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the user can rotate the handle 30 to cause the linkage 20 to drive the rotating mechanism 10 and the fan device B1 to rotate. Figure 8 As shown, when the user presses the grip portion 32 of the handle 30 into the receiving groove A22, the locking mechanism 40 engages the handle 30 to prevent the grip portion 32 of the handle 30 from being ejected from the receiving groove A22 by the elastic mechanism 50.

[0088] In summary, the present invention enables the fan device inside the housing to be turned by the operator's handle to change the airflow direction, thereby increasing the convenience of operation.

[0089] For those skilled in the art, other corresponding changes or adjustments can be made based on the creative scheme and concept of the present invention in combination with the actual needs generated, and such changes and adjustments should all fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device with airflow steering function, characterized in that, include: A housing, including a base plate; A rotating mechanism is pivotally connected to the aforementioned base plate; A fan device is mounted on the aforementioned rotating mechanism; A connecting rod is pivotally connected to the aforementioned rotating mechanism; One handle is pivotally connected to the aforementioned housing and rotatably connected to the aforementioned connecting rod; A main connector is provided on the aforementioned fan assembly; A first connector is disposed on the aforementioned base plate; as well as A second connector is disposed on the aforementioned base plate; When the handle is rotated to a first position, the main connector is connected to the first connector; and when the handle is rotated to a second position, the main connector is connected to the second connector. When the handle is rotated, the linkage drives the rotating mechanism and the fan device to rotate.

2. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned rotating mechanism includes: A turntable, pivotally connected to the aforementioned base plate; and A rotating shaft is disposed on a first region of a bearing surface of the aforementioned turntable; The connecting rod is pivotally connected to the rotating shaft, the fan device is disposed on a second region of the bearing surface, and the first region and the second region are located on opposite sides of a center of the turntable.

3. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned rotating mechanism is located between the aforementioned first connector and the aforementioned second connector.

4. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first connector includes a first positive slot and a first negative slot, and the main connector includes a positive plate and a negative plate. When the main connector is connected to the first connector, the positive plate is inserted into the first positive slot and the negative plate is inserted into the first negative slot.

5. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second connector includes a second positive slot and a second negative slot, and the main connector includes a positive plate and a negative plate. When the main connector is connected to the second connector, the positive plate is inserted into the second positive slot and the negative plate is inserted into the second negative slot.

6. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned handles also include: A connecting part is pivotally connected to the aforementioned housing; A gripping part is connected to one end of the aforementioned connecting part; and A pivot is connected to the aforementioned connecting part and rotatably connected to the aforementioned connecting rod.

7. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned housing further includes a rear side plate and a receiving groove formed in the rear side plate, the handle is pivotally connected to one side wall of the receiving groove, and the connecting rod passes through a bottom of the receiving groove.

8. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a latching mechanism, which is disposed in the aforementioned receiving groove, to restrict or allow the rotation of the aforementioned handle.

9. The electronic device with airflow steering function as described in claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a flexible mechanism located at the bottom to provide a spring force to the handle.

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