A fan screw-free card installation structure

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of heat dissipation fan installation, and specifically relates to a fan screw-free card-type installation structure, including a frame, a fan and a connecting component, the frame including: a bracket 1, a bracket 2, a ventilation slot and a card slot, the surfaces of the bracket 1 and the bracket 2 are both provided with ventilation slots, and the card slots are provided at the tops of the bracket 1 and the bracket 2; the connecting component includes: a connecting column, a threaded column, a card block and a threaded hole, the threaded column is fixedly connected to the two ends of the connecting column, the threaded hole is provided at the center of the card block, and the card block is threadedly connected to the threaded column through the threaded hole; the fan is connected to the frame through the card-type connection between the connecting component. The utility model utilizes a connecting component inserted into the fan, and is card-matched with the ventilation slot and the card slot provided on the frame, so as to realize a direct plug-in card connection of the fan in the frame, thereby realizing a screw-free installation method, improving the convenience of installation between the fan and the frame, and effectively improving the assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of heat dissipation fan installation, and in particular relates to a screw-free card-type installation structure for a fan. Background Art

[0002] Server cases, computer cases and other electronic devices are usually equipped with multiple cooling fans to ensure good heat dissipation and maintain stable operation of the server. These fans are usually divided into front fans, rear fans and top fans. These fans are usually controlled by the server motherboard and automatically adjust the speed according to the internal temperature. Some server cases also support the function of manually adjusting the fan speed.

[0003] For example, a heat dissipation fan with a more stable installation structure according to publication number CN215058467U includes a mounting frame and a heat dissipation fan, the mounting frame is provided with a heat dissipation fan, two sets of fixing bolts are symmetrically placed on both sides of the mounting frame, a first fixing seat is fixed on both sides of the mounting frame, a movable bin is provided in each of the first fixing seats, two sets of movable blocks are sleeved in each of the movable bins, limiting blocks are welded at the opposite ends of the two sets of movable blocks, and a push block is fixed to the outer wall of the front end of each movable block. The fixing bolts, first fixing seat, movable bin, movable block, limiting block, push block, reset spring and limiting hole cooperate with each other, so as to avoid the problem that the traditional bolts may loosen and fall off when the heat dissipation fan is subjected to the vibration generated by the operation of the machine for a long time, thereby improving the installation stability of the device.

[0004] However, in the prior art, when the cooling fan is installed on the bracket, bolts are usually used for positioning and installation. This installation method is relatively troublesome, especially when multiple fans need to be installed, which is very cumbersome and has a low installation efficiency.

[0005] In view of this, the utility model provides a screw-free clamping installation structure for a fan to solve the above-mentioned defects. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model aims to provide a fan screw-free card-type installation structure, aiming to solve the problem of complicated installation of the heat dissipation fan and the bracket in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fan screw-free card-type installation structure, comprising a frame, a fan and a connecting assembly, the frame comprising: a bracket 1, a bracket 2, a ventilation slot and a card slot, the surfaces of the bracket 1 and the bracket 2 are both provided with ventilation slots, and the card slots are provided on the tops of the bracket 1 and the bracket 2;

[0008] The connection component includes: a connection column, a threaded column, a clamping block, and a threaded hole. The threaded columns are fixedly connected to both ends of the connection column. The threaded hole is opened at the center of the clamping block. The clamping block is threadedly connected to the threaded column through the threaded hole;

[0009] The fan is snap-fitted to the frame through the connection component.

[0010] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, the frame further includes: connection holes and positioning holes. Connection holes are opened at both ends of the first bracket and the second bracket. Positioning holes are also opened at the bottom folded edges of the first bracket and the second bracket.

[0011] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, both the first bracket and the second bracket are in a "U" shape structure.

[0012] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, an "Ω" shaped snap-in space identical to that in the card slot is also opened at the bottom slot edge at the diagonal of the ventilation slot relative to the card slot.

[0013] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, through holes adapted to the size of the connection column are opened at the four corners of the fan.

[0014] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, the cross-section of the clamping block is in an "I" shape structure, and the clamping block can be snap-fitted into the ventilation slot and the "Ω" shaped snap-in space opened in the card slot.

[0015] As an optimization of a screw-free snap-in installation structure of a fan in the present utility model, the "Ω" shaped snap-in spaces opened in the ventilation slot and the card slot respectively correspond one-to-one to the through holes opened diagonally on the fan.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are:

[0017] By using the connection component inserted through the fan and snap-fitting with the ventilation slot and the card slot opened on the frame, the present utility model can achieve a direct insertion snap-in connection of the fan in the frame, thus realizing a screw-free installation method, improving the convenience of the installation between the fan and the frame, and effectively improving the assembly efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model, and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present utility model, they are used to explain the present utility model, and do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram after the installation of the fan and the frame of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fan and the frame of the utility model after being disassembled;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a bracket of the present utility model.

[0023] In the figure: 1, frame; 2, fan; 3, connecting component; 101, bracket one; 102, bracket two; 103, connecting hole; 104, ventilation slot; 105, slot; 106, positioning hole; 301, connecting column; 302, threaded column; 303, block; 304, threaded hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0025] See also Figure 1-4 The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a fan screw-free card-type installation structure, including a frame 1, a fan 2 and a connecting assembly 3, the frame 1 includes: a bracket 101, a bracket 102, a ventilation slot 104 and a card slot 105, the surfaces of the bracket 101 and the bracket 102 are both provided with ventilation slots 104, and the card slot 105 is provided on the top of the bracket 101 and the bracket 102;

[0026] The connection assembly 3 includes: a connection column 301, a threaded column 302, a clamping block 303 and a threaded hole 304. The threaded column 302 is fixedly connected to both ends of the connection column 301. The threaded hole 304 is provided at the center of the clamping block 303. The clamping block 303 is threadedly connected to the threaded column 302 through the threaded hole 304.

[0027] The fan 2 is snap-connected to the frame 1 via the connecting assembly 3 .

[0028] It should be particularly noted here that the frame 1 is made of a deformable metal material, such as stainless steel or plastic.

[0029] Preferably, the frame body 1 further includes: connection holes 103 and positioning holes 106. Connection holes 103 are provided at both ends of the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102, and positioning holes 106 are further provided at the bottom flanging of the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102. Both the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102 are in a "U" - shaped structure, and the outer walls at both ends of the second bracket 102 are tangent to the inner walls at both ends of the first bracket 101.

[0030] During specific use, combine the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102, and align the connection holes 103 provided at both ends of the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102. They can be connected and fixed through fasteners, such as the combination of bolts and nuts, to achieve the assembly between the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102. After the assembly is completed, the first bracket 101 and the second bracket 102 can be fixed inside the server or other electronic devices by using the positioning holes 106 to form the mounting seat for the fan 2.

[0031] Preferably, at the bottom groove edge of the ventilation groove 104 opposite to the diagonal of the card slot 105, there is also provided a "Ω" - shaped engaging space identical to that in the card slot 105. Through - holes adapted to the size of the connecting columns 301 are provided at the four corners of the fan 2. The cross - section of the clamping block 303 is in an "I" - shaped structure, and the clamping block 303 can be clamped into the "Ω" - shaped engaging spaces provided in the ventilation groove 104 and the card slot 105. The "Ω" - shaped engaging spaces provided in the ventilation groove 104 and the card slot 105 respectively correspond one - to - one with the through - holes provided diagonally on the fan 2.

[0032] During specific use, insert the connecting columns 301 into the through - holes at two diagonals provided on the fan 2 respectively, and thread - connect the clamping block 303 to the threaded column 302 for fixation, thereby realizing the assembly between the connecting component 3 and the fan 2. Vertically insert the fan 2 into the gap of the frame body 1, and make the clamping block 303 snap into the "Ω" - shaped engaging spaces provided in the ventilation groove 104 and the card slot 105 to form a snap - connection and fixation.

[0033] Working principle: Taking a computer main chassis as an example, when using this screw - free clamping installation structure for the fan, first install the combined frame body 1 inside the computer main chassis by using fasteners, then assemble the two groups of connecting components 3 with the through - holes at two diagonals of the fan 2, and finally place the fan 2 in a direct - insertion manner into the gap between the frame bodies 1, so that the middle of the clamping block 303 snaps into the "Ω" - shaped engaging space provided in the card slot 105 and the "Ω" - shaped engaging space provided in the ventilation groove 104 respectively, finally realizing the fixation of the fan 2. This operation does not require any tools and only needs to be inserted and pressed to install the fan 2, which is convenient and fast, effectively improving the assembly efficiency.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A screw-free fan mounting structure, comprising a frame (1), a fan (2) and a connecting assembly (3), characterized in that: The frame body (1) includes: a first bracket (101), a second bracket (102), a ventilation groove (104), and a clamping groove (105). Ventilation grooves (104) are provided on the surfaces of the first bracket (101) and the second bracket (102), and the clamping groove (105) is provided at the top of the first bracket (101) and the second bracket (102). The connection assembly (3) includes: a connection column (301), a threaded column (302), a clamping block (303), and a threaded hole (304). The threaded columns (302) are fixedly connected to both ends of the connection column (301), the threaded hole (304) is provided at the center of the clamping block (303), and the clamping block (303) is threadedly connected to the threaded column (302) through the threaded hole (304). The fan (2) is snap-connected to the frame body (1) through the connection assembly (3).

2. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame body (1) further includes: a connection hole (103) and a positioning hole (106). Connection holes (103) are provided at both ends of the first bracket (101) and the second bracket (102), and positioning holes (106) are further provided at the bottom folded edges of the first bracket (101) and the second bracket (102).

3. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first bracket (101) and the second bracket (102) are in a "U" - shaped structure.

4. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the bottom groove edge of the diagonal of the ventilation groove (104) relative to the clamping groove (105), a "Ω" - shaped clamping space identical to that in the clamping groove (105) is provided.

5. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Through holes adapted to the size of the connection column (301) are provided at the four corners of the fan (2).

6. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross - section of the clamping block (303) is in an "I" - shaped structure, and the clamping block (303) can be clamped into the "Ω" - shaped clamping space provided in the ventilation groove (104) and the clamping groove (105).

7. The fan screw-free card-type installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The "Ω" - shaped clamping spaces provided in the ventilation groove (104) and the clamping groove (105) respectively correspond one - to - one to the through holes provided diagonally on the fan (2).

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