Fan module of server case

The modular fan module, using a combination of a fixed plate, elastic components, and support rods, solves the problem of inconvenient maintenance caused by the complex installation of traditional fans, enabling quick disassembly and replacement of fans and improving the maintenance efficiency of the server chassis.

CN223712125UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-23SHENZHEN STONE TECH HLDG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520089720.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-14
Publication Date
2025-12-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional server chassis cooling fans have a complex installation structure, making replacement and maintenance inconvenient and requiring downtime, which affects maintenance efficiency.

Method used

The modular fan module allows for independent installation and removal of the fan through a combination of a fixing plate, elastic components, and a support rod. The installation process is simplified by using the locking blocks and slots of the elastic components, and the fan is powered by a socket. The fan can be replaced independently without affecting the operation of other fans.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick disassembly and replacement of the fan, and the maintenance process can be carried out without stopping the machine, thus improving maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fan module of a server case. The fan module comprises a fixed plate and a fan, a plurality of windows are formed in a fixing plate arranged in a server case in the length direction of the fixing plate, clamping grooves are formed in the fixing plate and located above the windows of the fixing plate, and horizontal supporting plates are arranged at the bottom ends of the windows of the fixing plate in an outward extending mode. A plurality of fans are arranged, a first elastic piece is arranged at the upper end of each fan, and the two ends of each first elastic piece extend outwards to be provided with clamping blocks; wherein the lower end of the fan abuts against the horizontal supporting plate of the fixing plate, and the clamping block on the elastic piece is connected with the clamping groove of the fixing plate in a buckled mode so that the fan can be installed on the fixing plate. In the fan module provided by the utility model, each fan is independently mounted and is convenient to disassemble, and when the fan module is maintained, the normal work of the server does not need to be stopped, only the damaged fan needs to be replaced, and the normal work of other fans is not influenced, so that the maintenance efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to server equipment field, concretely relates to a fan module of server case. BACKGROUND

[0002] The fan module of the server case provides the directional heat dissipation air flow in the server case, and further realizes the effective heat dissipation of the internal components of the server, guarantees the normal and stable operation of each component of the server. Since the heat dissipation fan needs to work uninterruptedly for 24 hours a day, these heat dissipation fans are very easy to damage, but the mounting structure of the traditional heat dissipation fan is relatively complex, and is often fixed through screws, sometimes needs to shut down the server during replacement, and replacement is very inconvenient, therefore, the maintenance efficiency is low. SUMMARY

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a fan module of server case.

[0004] The technical scheme of the utility model is realized as follows:

[0005] The utility model discloses a fan module of server case, include: fixed plate and fan, arrange in the fixed plate in the server case, open a plurality of windows along its length direction, be provided with the clamping groove on the fixed plate, be located above the window of fixed plate, the bottom of the window of fixed plate, the horizontal supporting plate is provided with outwardly extending, the fan is a plurality of, and each fan upper end is provided with the first elastic piece, and the both ends of first elastic piece are respectively provided with the clamping block that extends outward, wherein, the lower end of fan and the horizontal supporting plate of fixed plate abut, the clamping block on the first elastic piece and the clamping groove of fixed plate are buckled and are connected, for installing fan on the fixed plate.

[0006] As a further limitation of the utility model, it further includes a support rod arranged between the two side plates of the server case and substantially parallel to the fixed plate, for limiting the fan and preventing the fan from being detached from the fixed plate.

[0007] Preferably, the both ends of the support rod are provided with internal threads along the axial direction of the support rod, and the screws pass through the external threads of the side plates of the server case and are threadedly connected with the internal threads of the support rod to fix the support rod on the two side plates of the server case.

[0008] Preferably, the first elastic piece further includes a first pull handle integrally formed, for buckling or separating the first elastic piece and the fixed plate.

[0009] Preferably, the first elastic piece is provided with notches for elastic avoidance of the clamping blocks at the upper and lower ends of the clamping blocks.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the fan is provided with a second elastic member, comprising a bottom plate fixed to the upper end of the fan, an inclined plate extending upwardly along one side of the bottom plate, and a second pull handle provided at the upper end of the inclined plate.

[0011] Preferably, one side of the window of the fixing plate is provided with a socket for electrically connecting with the plug of the fan.

[0012] The fan module of the server case has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0013] The fan module of the utility model adopts modular design, each fan is independently installed, and is convenient to disassemble, when maintaining, the normal work of the server does not need to be stopped, only the damaged fan needs to be replaced, and the normal work of other fans is not affected, therefore, the maintenance efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment or the prior art description, obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0015] Figure 1 It is the structure schematic view of the fan module embodiment of the server case of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is the installation structure schematic view of the fan module embodiment of the server case of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is the structure schematic view of the fixing plate and the fan of the fan module embodiment of the server case of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 The enlarged schematic view of part A in Fig.

[0019] Figure 5 It is the fan structure schematic view of the fan module embodiment of the server case of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 It is Figure 5 The enlarged schematic view of part B in Fig.

[0021] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic view of the second elastic member of the fan module embodiment of the server case of the utility model.

[0022] The drawings are marked: server case 1; fixed plate 2; window 21; card slot 22; horizontal supporting plate 23; socket 24; fan 3; supporting rod 4; internal thread 41; first elastic piece 5; clamping block 51; first pull handle 52; notch 53; second elastic piece 6; bottom plate 61; inclined plate 62; second pull handle 63; screw 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of the present application.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 , a fan module of a server case is installed in the server case 1 and used for heat dissipation of the server. The fan module comprises a fixed plate 2, a fan 3 and a supporting rod 4, and the fan 3 is located between the fixed plate 2 and the supporting rod 4. The fixed plate 2 is installed between the two side plates of the server case 1, four windows 21 are formed along the length direction of the fixed plate 2, a card slot 22 is arranged above the window 21 of the fixed plate 2, and a horizontal supporting plate 23 is horizontally arranged at the bottom end of the window 21 of the fixed plate 2 and extends outward. The supporting rod 4 is arranged between the two side plates of the server case 1 and is substantially parallel to the fixed plate 2. The two ends of the supporting rod 4 are provided with internal threads 41 along the axial direction of the supporting rod 4. A screw 7 passes through the external threads of the side plate of the server case 1 and is threadedly connected with the internal threads 41 of the supporting rod 4, so as to fix the supporting rod 4 on the two side plates of the server case 1. The fan 3 is a plurality of fans. The upper end of each fan 3 is provided with a first elastic piece 5 and a second elastic piece 6. Preferably, the first elastic piece 5 and the second elastic piece 6 are both made of a rust steel sheet. The two ends of the first elastic piece 5 are provided with clamping blocks 51 which extend outward. The lower end of the fan 3 abuts against the horizontal supporting plate 23 of the fixed plate 2. The clamping blocks 51 on the first elastic piece 5 are connected with the card slot 22 of the fixed plate 2, so as to fix the fan 3 on the fixed plate 2. The second elastic piece 6 is used for limiting the fan 3 and preventing the fan 3 from being separated from the fixed plate 2.

[0025] As Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the upper end of the first elastic member 5 has a first pulling handle 52, which is integrally formed with the first elastic member 5, and on the first elastic member 5, the upper and lower ends of the clamping block 51 are respectively provided with notches 53 for elastic avoidance of the clamping block 51. When the fan needs to be disassembled, the first pulling handle 52 is pulled away from the clamping groove 22 of the fixed plate 2, so that the clamping block 51 of the first elastic member 5 is separated from the clamping groove 22 of the fixed plate 2.

[0026] As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the second elastic member 6 provided at the upper end of the fan 3 includes a bottom plate 61 fixed to the upper end of the frame of the fan 3, an inclined plate 62 extending upwardly along one side of the bottom plate 61, and a second pulling handle 63 provided at the upper end of the inclined plate 62, and the side surface of the inclined plate 62 of the second elastic member 6 abuts against the support rod 4 to prevent the fan 3 from being separated from the fixed plate 2.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2 When the fan 3 needs to be disassembled, first, the first pulling handle 52 of the first elastic member 5 and the second pulling handle 63 of the second elastic member 6 are pulled inwardly toward each other by hand, the clamping block 51 of the first elastic member 5 is separated from the clamping groove 22 of the fixed plate 2, the inclined plate 62 of the second elastic member 6 is separated from the support rod 4, and then the first pulling handle 52 and the second pulling handle 63 are pulled upwardly by hand to realize disassembly of the fan 3.

[0028] In the embodiment, a socket 24 is arranged on one side of the window 21 of the fixed plate 2, and the socket 24 is electrically connected with the plug of the fan 3 to independently supply power to the fan 3 on the fixed plate 2.

[0029] The fan module of the utility model adopts modular design, each fan is independently installed and is convenient to disassemble, when maintaining, the normal work of the server does not need to be stopped, only the damaged fan needs to be replaced, and the normal work of other fans is not affected.

[0030] The above merely describes the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A fan module for a server chassis, characterized in that, include: Fixing plate (2) and fan (3); A fixing plate (2) arranged inside the server chassis (1) has multiple windows (21) along its length. A slot (22) is provided above the window (21) of the fixing plate (2). A horizontal support plate (23) extends outward from the bottom of the window (21) of the fixing plate (2). There are multiple fans (3), and each fan (3) is provided with a first elastic element (5) at its upper end. The first elastic element (5) has a locking block (51) extending outward at both ends. The lower end of the fan (3) abuts against the horizontal support plate (23) of the fixing plate (2), and the locking block (51) on the first elastic member (5) is fastened to the locking groove (22) of the fixing plate (2) for mounting the fan (3) on the fixing plate (2).

2. The fan module according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The support rod (4) is arranged between the two side plates of the server chassis (1) and is basically parallel to the fixing plate (2). It is used to limit the fan (3) and prevent the fan (3) from detaching from the fixing plate (2).

3. The fan module according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the support rod (4) are respectively provided with internal threads (41) along the axial direction of the support rod (4). The screw (7) passes through the external thread of the side plate of the server chassis (1) and is threadedly connected with the internal thread (41) of the support rod (4) to fix the support rod (4) to the two side plates of the server chassis (1).

4. The fan module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first elastic member (5) also includes an integrally formed first pull handle (52) for engaging or disengaging the first elastic member (5) and the fixing plate (2).

5. The fan module according to claim 4, characterized in that: On the first elastic member (5), at the upper and lower ends of the locking block (51), notches (53) are respectively provided for the locking block (51) to elastically avoid.

6. The fan module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the fan (3) is provided with a second elastic element (6), including a base plate (61) fixed to the upper end of the fan (3), an inclined plate (62) extending upward along one side of the base plate (61), and a second lever handle (63) provided at the upper end of the inclined plate (62).

7. The fan module according to claim 6, characterized in that: A socket (24) is provided on one side of the window (21) of the fixing plate (2), the socket (24) being used for electrical connection with the plug of the fan (3).