Middle suspension tool-free maintenance air cooling device
By designing a mid-mounted suspension tool-free maintenance air-cooling device, the problem of poor speed and stability of the existing mid-mounted air-cooling device is solved, and the tool-free disassembly and assembly of the fan is realized and the front and rear cabin motherboards are installed through the installation, improving the operating stability and safety of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422345689.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-25
AI Technical Summary
The existing mid-mounted air-cooling devices have poor speed and stability, and do not support opening-opening and repairing and replacing fans.
A mid-mounted suspension tool-free maintenance air-cooling device is designed, including an upper cover, a fan access cover, a fan module, a motherboard and a box. By setting up a fan access cover installation position and a fan access cover support plate in the middle of the upper cover, the tool-free disassembly and assembly of the fan is realized, and the mid-mounted air-cooling module is raised to achieve the through-installation of the front and rear cabin motherboards.
It improves the speed and stability of the equipment, reduces the unstable factors and signal loss caused by connector adaptation, and supports fan maintenance without opening the cover, enhancing the safety and maintainability of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of communication equipment, and particularly relates to a middle-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device. Background Art
[0002] For the existing middle-mounted air-cooling devices, most of them completely block the front and rear cabin structures inside the device, and the front and rear communications rely on cables or flexible flat cables for connection, with poor speed and stability, and they do not support tool-free maintenance and fan replacement without opening the cover. Therefore, a middle-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device is designed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to provide a middle-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device to solve the problems of poor speed and stability of the existing middle-mounted air-cooling devices and the lack of support for tool-free maintenance and fan replacement without opening the cover.
[0005] (2) Technical Solutions
[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a middle-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device, which includes: an upper cover (1), a fan maintenance cover (2), a fan module (3), a main board (4) and a box body (5);
[0007] The upper cover (1) includes: an upper cover main body (1.1) and a fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3);
[0008] A fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2) is arranged in the middle of the upper cover main body (1.1), and the fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2) is an opening cut and processed on the upper cover;
[0009] The fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) is a C-shaped sheet metal part welded to the inner side of the upper cover (1), and the C-shaped notch position is the insertion position reserved for the rear card position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover;
[0010] One side of the fan maintenance cover (2) is designed with a rear card position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover for inserting into the C-shaped notch of the fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) of the upper cover to be clamped, and two front card tongues (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover are arranged on the top of the fan maintenance cover (2) as movable buckles in the front and rear directions;
[0011] The fan module (3) includes: a hot-swap fan (3.1), a fan frame main body (3.2) and a fan spacer (3.3);
[0012] The hot-swap fan (3.1) can be snapped downward into the installation slot inside the fan frame main body (3.2);
[0013] The fan frame main body (3.2) includes a cuboid and a convex edge. The convex edge is arranged at the top of the cuboid, and a front fixing position (3.2.2) for the fan maintenance cover is arranged on the convex edge for fixing in cooperation with the front tongue (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover; the cuboid is provided with a mounting groove, and fan spacers (3.3) are arranged at equal intervals in the mounting groove; six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame are arranged below the cuboid for fixing with the through holes (4.2) of the fan frame fixing columns.
[0014] The main board (4) is an integrated circuit board, and a number of main board fixing holes (4.1) are arranged on the circuit board for riveting and fixing the main board and the riveting posts of the box body (5) using screws; six long strip-shaped through holes (4.2) for the fan frame fixing columns are also arranged on the circuit board to ensure that the riveting posts of the box body can pass through the main board (4) and be installed with the six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame.
[0015] A short riveting post (5.1) for box body riveting is arranged on the right side of the box body (5) for installation with the main board fixing hole (4.1); a long riveting post (5.2) for box body riveting is arranged in the middle of the box body (5) for passing through the through hole (4.2) of the fan frame fixing column and installing with the lower fixing position (3.2.1) of the fan frame.
[0016] (III) Beneficial effects
[0017] The present utility model provides a mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device. Aiming at the deficiencies in the prior art, the present utility model provides mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance and replacement of the fan. The design raises the mid-mounted air-cooling module to realize the through installation of the main boards in the front and rear compartments inside the equipment, reducing the unstable factors and signal losses caused by the connector transfer. At the same time, a tool-free disassembly and assembly maintenance opening is added at the position of the upper cover fan to meet the scenario where the internal circuit is not allowed to be opened for maintenance and fan replacement under specific requirements. Description of the drawings
[0018] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of a mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling provided by the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the upper cover (1) provided by the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fan maintenance cover (2) provided by the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the fan module (3) provided by the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the fan frame main body (3.2) provided by the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the main board (4) provided by the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the box body (5) provided by the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the external effect after the installation of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the effect after removing the fan maintenance cover (2) after the installation of the present utility model. Detailed implementation manners
[0027] To make the objectives, contents and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the following further describes in detail the specific implementation manners of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0028] The present utility model relates to a mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device, and particularly to an air-cooled communication device with a large depth where the front and rear compartments inside the device are separated and it is not convenient to open the cover for maintenance.
[0029] The present utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0030] A mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device, comprising: an upper cover (1), a fan maintenance cover (2), a fan module (3), a main board (4) and a box body (5).
[0031] The upper cover (1) includes: an upper cover main body (1.1) and a fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3);
[0032] The upper cover main body (1.1) is a cover plate bent and processed from an SGCC board. A fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2) is provided in the middle of the upper cover main body (1.1), and the fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2) is an opening cut and processed on the upper cover.
[0033] The fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) is a C-shaped sheet metal part welded to the inner side of the upper cover (1). The position of the C-shaped notch is the insertion position reserved for the rear card position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover.
[0034] One side of the fan maintenance cover (2) is designed with a rear card position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover for inserting into the C-shaped notch of the fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) of the upper cover to be clamped. Two front tongue cards (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover are provided on the top of the fan maintenance cover (2) as movable buckles back and forth.
[0035] The fan module (3) includes: a hot-swappable fan (3.1), a fan frame main body (3.2) and a fan spacer (3.3);
[0036] The hot-swappable fan (3.1) is a standard rack product and can be snapped into the installation slot inside the fan frame body (3.2) downward;
[0037] The fan frame body (3.2) is bent and processed from a 1mm stainless steel plate, including a cuboid and a convex edge. The convex edge is arranged at the top of the cuboid, and a front fixing position (3.2.2) for the fan maintenance cover is arranged on the convex edge for cooperating with the front tongue (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover for fixation; the cuboid is provided with an installation slot, and fan spacers (3.3) are arranged at equal intervals in the installation slot. The fan spacers (3.3) are riveted and installed inside the fan frame body (3.2) for equidistantly installing the hot-swappable fan (3.1); six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame are arranged below the cuboid for fixing with the through holes (4.2) of the fan frame fixing columns.
[0038] The main board (4) is an integrated circuit board, and a number of main board fixing holes (4.1) are arranged on the circuit board, and the main board can be riveted to the riveting posts of the box body (5) using screws. Six long strip-shaped through holes (4.2) of the fan frame fixing columns are also arranged on the circuit board to ensure that the riveting posts of the box body can pass through the main board (4) and be installed with the six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame.
[0039] The box body (5) is a box body bent and spliced from SGCC plates. A short riveting post (5.1) of the box body is arranged on the right side of the box body (5) for installation with the main board fixing hole (4.1). A long riveting post (5.2) of the box body is arranged in the middle of the box body (5) for passing through the through hole (4.2) of the fan frame fixing column and installing with the lower fixing position (3.2.1) of the fan frame.
[0040] Assembly method:
[0041] Install the main board (4) inside the box body (5). The long riveting post (5.2) of the box body passes through the through hole (4.2) of the fan frame fixing column, and use screws to fix each main board fixing hole (4.1) and the short riveting post (5.1) in sequence to complete the installation of the main board.
[0042] Then put the fan frame body (3.2) with the installed fan spacers (3.3) into the box body, install and fix the six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame with the long riveting post (5.2) of the box body, and then insert the four hot-swappable fans (3.1) into the slot positions in sequence to complete the installation of the fan module.
[0043] Install the upper cover (1) onto the box body (5) from top to bottom. Finally, insert the rear position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover of the fan maintenance cover (2) into the C-shaped notch position of the fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3), and press the two front tongues (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover downward at the front to snap into the front fixing position (3.2.2) of the fan frame body (3.2) of the fan maintenance cover to complete the assembly.
[0044] Directions:
[0045] The central suspended air cooling device raises the fan module (3) to ensure that the front and rear compartment motherboards inside the chassis are connected, reducing the adverse effects of the switch on speed and stability. The cooling fan is a wear-and-tear component that wears out after long-term operation. If it is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, the fan repair cover (2) can be removed by simultaneously moving the two front tabs (2.2) of the fan repair cover backwards. The fan can then be repaired and replaced, achieving tool-free disassembly and installation, protecting the internal components of the device from exposure, and enhancing the safety of the device.
[0046] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a centrally mounted, suspended fan for tool-free access and replacement. This design elevates the central air cooling module, allowing for seamless installation of the front and rear motherboards within the device, reducing the instability and signal loss associated with connector switching. Furthermore, a tool-free access port is added to the fan housing to protect internal circuitry in scenarios where fan access and replacement are not permitted.
[0047] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device, characterized in that The device includes: an upper cover (1), a fan maintenance cover (2), a fan module (3), a main board (4), and a box body (5); The upper cover (1) includes: an upper cover main body (1.1) and a fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3); In the middle of the upper cover main body (1.1), there is a fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2), and the fan maintenance cover installation position (1.2) is an opening cut and processed on the upper cover; The fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) is a C-shaped sheet metal part welded to the inner side of the upper cover (1), and the position of the C-shaped notch is the insertion position reserved for the rear clamping position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover to be inserted; One side of the fan maintenance cover (2) is designed with a rear clamping position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover, which is used to be inserted into the C-shaped notch of the upper cover fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3) and clamped tightly. On the top of the fan maintenance cover (2), there are two front clamping tongues (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover, which serve as clips that can move back and forth; The fan module (3) includes: a hot-swappable fan (3.1), a fan frame main body (3.2), and a fan spacer (3.3); The hot-swappable fan (3.1) can be snapped downward into the installation slot inside the fan frame main body (3.2); The fan frame main body (3.2) includes a cuboid and a convex edge. The convex edge is arranged on the top of the cuboid. On the convex edge, there is a front fixing clamping position (3.2.2) of the fan maintenance cover, which is used to cooperate with the front clamping tongue (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover for fixing; The cuboid is provided with an installation slot, and fan spacers (3.3) are arranged at equal intervals in the installation slot; Below the cuboid, there are six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame, which are used to be fixed with the through holes (4.2) of the fan frame fixing columns; The main board (4) is an integrated circuit board. On the circuit board, there are several main board fixing holes (4.1), which are used to rivet and fix the main board and the box body (5) with screws; On the circuit board, there are also six long-strip fan frame fixing column through holes (4.2), which are used to ensure that the box body rivets can pass through the main board (4) and be installed with the six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame; On the right side of the box body (5), there is a box body riveting short rivet (5.1), which is used to be installed with the main board fixing hole (4.1); In the middle of the box body (5), there is a box body riveting long rivet (5.2), which is used to pass through the fan frame fixing column through hole (4.2) and be installed with the lower fixing position (3.2.1) of the fan frame; 2. The center-suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover main body (1.1) is a cover plate bent and processed from SGCC board.
3. The mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan frame main body (3.2) is bent and processed from 1mm stainless steel plate.
4. The mid-suspension tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 1, wherein, The fan spacer (3.3) is riveted and installed inside the fan frame main body (3.2) to install the hot-swappable fans (3.1) at equal distances.
5. The mid-suspension tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (5) is a box body bent and spliced from SGCC board.
6. The center-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that Install the main board (4) inside the box body (5). The box body riveting long rivet (5.2) passes through the fan frame fixing column through hole (4.2), and use screws to fix each main board fixing hole (4.1) and the short rivet (5.1) in sequence to complete the installation of the main board.
7. The mid-suspension tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 6, wherein, Place the fan frame body (3.2) with the installed fan spacer (3.3) into the box body, install and fix the six lower fixing positions (3.2.1) of the fan frame to the long riveting posts (5.2) of the box body by riveting, and then insert the four hot-swappable fans (3.1) into the slots in sequence to complete the installation of the fan module.
8. The center-suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Install the upper cover (1) onto the box body (5) from top to bottom. Finally, insert the rear clamping position (2.1) of the fan maintenance cover (2) into the C-shaped notch position of the fan maintenance cover support plate (1.3), and press the two front tongues (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover downward at the front to snap into the front fixing clamping position (3.2.2) of the fan frame body (3.2) to complete the assembly.
9. The mid-mounted suspended tool-free maintenance air-cooling device according to claim 8, wherein, The middle-mounted floating air-cooling device raises the fan module (3) to ensure the through connection of the main boards in the front and rear compartments inside the chassis.
10. The in - center suspended tool - free maintenance air - cooled device according to claim 8, characterized in that, If the cooling fan is damaged and needs to be repaired or replaced, simultaneously move the two front tongues (2.2) of the fan maintenance cover backward to remove the fan maintenance cover (2) for repairing and replacing the fan.