Server cooling fan and server

Abstract

The utility model discloses a server cooling fan and a server, and relates to the technical field of servers, the server cooling fan comprises a fan body, a fan protection cover and a fan connector, the fan protection cover is detachably connected with the fan body; the fan connector comprises a first connecting part and a second connecting part which are separated, the first connecting part is provided with a grounding pin and an in-place detection pin, and a control pin of the second connecting part is connected with the fan body through a wire. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are attached to form a whole and are detachably connected with the fan protection cover. According to the utility model, the fan connector is designed into the first connecting part and the second connecting part which are separated from each other, and only when the first connecting part and the second connecting part which are separated from each other are attached to form the fan connector and are mounted on the fan protective cover, a server can detect that the fan is in place, so that the fan is prevented from being tested without the fan protective cover; therefore, the tester is prevented from being injured or the fan sucks foreign matters.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of server technology, and in particular to a server cooling fan and a server. Background Technology

[0002] A server is a specific IT device in a network environment that provides computing power and runs software applications. It provides computing or application services to other client devices (such as personal computers, smartphones, ATMs, etc.) on the network. Compared to ordinary computers, servers have high-speed CPU processing power; long-term reliable operation; powerful I / O data throughput; and high scalability. As an electronic device, the internal structure of a server is very complex. Its main components include: CPU, memory, chipset, I / O devices, storage, peripherals, voltage regulator, power supply, and cooling system. The cooling system can be configured with fans for heat dissipation.

[0003] Existing server cooling fans consist of a fan body and a fan shield. However, during fan testing, there are instances where the fan shield is not used, which may result in injury to test personnel or the inhalation of foreign objects, causing fan malfunction. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a server cooling fan and a server to solve the technical problem that existing server cooling fans are often tested without a fan cover, which can lead to injury to test personnel or malfunction of the fan due to foreign objects being sucked in.

[0005] Firstly, a server cooling fan is provided, comprising:

[0006] Fan body;

[0007] A fan protective cover, which is detachably connected to the fan body;

[0008] The fan connector includes a separate first connection part and a second connection part. The first connection part is provided with a grounding pin and an in-situ detection pin. The control pin of the second connection part is connected to the fan body via a wire. The first connection part and the second connection part are fitted together to form an integral unit and are detachably connected to the fan protective cover.

[0009] In one embodiment, when the fan body is a dual-rotor fan, the fan connector is an N-pin fan connector, and the first connection part includes a #N-1 pin and a #N pin, wherein the #N-1 pin is a ground pin, the #N pin is an in-situ detection pin, and N is a positive integer.

[0010] In one embodiment, when the fan body is a single rotor, the fan connector is an M-pin fan connector, wherein the #M-1 pin and the #M pin of the fan connector are ground pins, the #M-1 pin is an in-situ detection pin, and M is a positive integer.

[0011] In one embodiment, the fan cover includes a front frame cover that is detachably connected to the fan body.

[0012] In one embodiment, the fan cover includes a rear frame cover that is detachably connected to the fan body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the server cooling fan further includes:

[0014] A connector mounting base is provided, which is connected to the rear frame cover. The fan connector is detachably connected to the connector mounting base.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lower end of the connector mounting base is provided with a snap-fit ​​that is detachable from the fan connector.

[0016] In one embodiment, both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are provided with limiting protrusions that contact the buckle.

[0017] In one embodiment, the connector mounting base is provided with a wire fixing slot.

[0018] Secondly, a server is provided, including the aforementioned server cooling fan.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the technical solution provided by this utility model include:

[0020] This utility model provides a server cooling fan and a server. The server cooling fan includes a fan body, a fan protective cover, and a fan connector. The fan connector is designed with separate first and second connecting parts. Only by fitting the separate first and second connecting parts together to form the fan connector and installing it on the fan protective cover, and then connecting it to the corresponding interface on the server, can the server's complex programmable logic devices detect the fan's presence. This allows for subsequent server cooling fan testing, preventing the server cooling fan from being tested without the fan protective cover, and also avoiding injury to test personnel or the server cooling fan sucking in foreign objects. This utility model embodiment hardly changes the original structural design of the server cooling fan, making it simple to implement and easy to promote and apply. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a server cooling fan provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fan connector provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A circuit connection diagram of the fan connector for a dual-rotor server cooling fan provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A circuit connection diagram of the fan connector for a single-rotor server cooling fan provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Fan body;

[0028] 2. Fan cover; 21. Front frame cover; 22. Rear frame cover;

[0029] 3. Fan connector; 31. First connecting part; 311. Limiting protrusion; 32. Second connecting part;

[0030] 4. Connector mounting base; 41. Clip; 42. Wire fixing slot. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] This utility model provides a server cooling fan that solves the technical problem that existing server cooling fans are often tested without a fan cover, which can lead to injury to test personnel or malfunction due to the fan sucking in foreign objects.

[0033] See Figure 1As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment provides a server cooling fan, the fan including: fan body 1, fan protective cover 2 and fan connector 3.

[0034] The fan body 1 generally includes a motor and fan blades. The motor rotates under the drive, causing the fan blades to rotate and providing heat dissipation for the server. The fan protective cover 2 is detachably connected to the fan body 1.

[0035] The fan connector 3 includes a separate first connection part 31 and a second connection part 32. The first connection part 31 is provided with a grounding pin and an in-situ detection pin. The control pin of the second connection part 32 is connected to the fan body 1 through a wire. The first connection part 31 and the second connection part 32 are fitted together to form an integral part and are detachably connected to the fan protective cover 2.

[0036] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment of the invention, the fan connector 3 is designed as a separate first connecting part 31 and a second connecting part 32. The second connecting part 32 is connected to the fan body 1 via a wire. Only when the separate first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 are fitted together to form the fan connector 3 and installed on the fan protective cover 2, and then connected to the corresponding interface on the server, can the server's Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) detect the presence of the fan, thus enabling subsequent server cooling fan testing (the second connecting part 32 alone lacks a presence detection pin, and even if connected to the server's interface, testing cannot be performed). This avoids the situation where the server cooling fan is tested without a fan protective cover, and also prevents injury to test personnel or the server cooling fan from sucking in foreign objects. This embodiment of the invention hardly changes the original structural design of the server cooling fan, is simple to implement, and is easy to promote and apply.

[0037] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, when the fan body 1 is a dual-rotor fan, the fan connector 3 is an N-pin fan connector. The first connection part 31 includes a #N-1 pin and a #N pin, wherein the #N-1 pin is a ground pin, and the #N pin is an in-situ detection pin. The in-situ detection pin is shorted to the ground pin to facilitate detection by the server's complex programmable logic devices. N is a positive integer. Taking N=8 as an example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 3As shown, if the first connecting part 31 is not fitted with the second connecting part 32 to form the fan connector 3, and only the second connecting part 32 is connected to the server, the server's complex programmable logic device will not detect the fan's presence, and therefore will not output a FAN_PWM control signal, nor will it turn on the fan's power, and will not perform a fan test. Additionally, a server page alarm and a red indicator light on the server's front panel will simultaneously display a fault. It should be noted that, depending on the value of N, when the fan body 1 is a dual-rotor fan, the fan connector 3 can also be a fan connector with different pin counts, such as 10 pins or 12 pins, as long as two pins are selected from all the pins and placed in the first connecting part 31.

[0038] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 4 As shown, when the fan body 1 is a single rotor, the fan connector 3 is an M-pin fan connector. The fan connector 3 has pins #M-1 and #M, where #M is the ground pin and #M-1 is the presence detection pin. The presence detection pin is shorted to the ground pin for easy detection by the server's complex programmable logic device (CPLD). M is a positive integer. Similarly, if the first connection part 31 is not attached to the second connection part 32 to form the fan connector 3, and only the second connection part 32 is connected to the server, the server's CPLD will not detect the fan's presence, and therefore will not output a FAN_PWM control signal. Simultaneously, the fan power will not be turned on, and no fan test will be performed. Additionally, a server page alarm and a red light on the server front panel will simultaneously indicate a fault. The electronic circuitry, CPLD code, and mechanical structure of the entire technical solution can be easily implemented. Similarly, it should be noted that, depending on the value of M, when the fan body 1 is a single rotor, the fan connector 3 can also be a fan connector with other different pins, as long as two pins are selected from all the pins and set in the first connection part 31.

[0039] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the fan protective cover 2 includes a front frame cover 21, which is detachably connected to the fan body 1. The front frame cover 21 provides protection on the front side of the fan body 1. Optionally, the front frame cover 21 and the fan body 1 are detachably connected via a snap-fit ​​connection structure, facilitating installation and removal.

[0040] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1As shown, the fan protective cover 2 includes a rear frame cover 22, which is detachably connected to the fan body 1. The rear frame cover 22 provides protection to the rear side of the fan body 1. Optionally, the front frame cover 21 is detachably connected to the fan body 1 via a snap-fit ​​connection structure, facilitating installation and removal.

[0041] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the fan also includes a connector mounting base 4, which is connected to the rear frame cover 22. The fan connector 3 is detachably connected to the connector mounting base 4, and the fan connector 3 can be conveniently installed on the rear frame cover 22 through the connector mounting base 4.

[0042] Further, see Figure 1 As shown, the lower end of the connector mounting base 4 is provided with a snap fastener 41 that is detachable from the fan connector 3. The snap fastener 41 facilitates the mounting of the fan connector 3 onto the connector mounting base 4, or facilitates the removal of the fan connector 3 from the connector mounting base 4.

[0043] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, both the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 are provided with limiting protrusions 311 that contact the buckle 41. The limiting protrusions 311 can restrict the relative movement of the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32 with the buckle 41, ensuring the reliability of the connection between the first connecting part 31 and the second connecting part 32.

[0044] As an optional implementation, in one embodiment of the utility model, see [link to utility model description]. Figure 1 As shown, the connector mounting base 4 is provided with a wire fixing slot 42. The wire fixing slot 42 facilitates the fixing of the wires connecting the first connecting part 31 to the fan protective cover 2 and the wires connecting the second connecting part 32 to the fan body 1, preventing the wires from loosening and ensuring the reliability of the connection.

[0045] This utility model embodiment also provides a server, including the aforementioned server cooling fan.

[0046] The server in this embodiment of the invention features a server cooling fan comprising a fan body, a fan protective cover, and a fan connector. The fan connector is designed with separate first and second connecting parts. Only by fitting these two parts together to form the fan connector and installing it on the fan protective cover, and then connecting it to the corresponding interface on the server, can the server's complex programmable logic devices detect the fan's presence. This allows for subsequent testing of the server cooling fan, preventing testing without the fan protective cover and avoiding injury to test personnel or the inhalation of foreign objects by the cooling fan. This embodiment of the invention barely alters the original structural design of the server cooling fan, making it simple to implement and easy to promote and apply.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] It should be noted that in this invention, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0049] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features of the present invention.

Claims

1. A server cooling fan, characterized in that, include: Fan body (1); A fan protective cover (2) is detachably connected to the fan body (1); The fan connector (3) includes a separate first connection part (31) and a second connection part (32). The first connection part (31) is provided with a grounding pin and an in-situ detection pin. The control pin of the second connection part (32) is connected to the fan body (1) through a wire. The first connection part (31) and the second connection part (32) are fitted together to form an integral part and are detachably connected to the fan protective cover (2).

2. The server cooling fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the fan body (1) is a dual rotor, the fan connector (3) is an N-pin fan connector. The first connection part (31) includes a #N-1 pin and a #N pin, wherein the #N-1 pin is a ground pin, the #N pin is an in-situ detection pin, and N is a positive integer.

3. The server cooling fan according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the fan body (1) is a single rotor, the fan connector (3) is an M-pin fan connector. The fan connector (3) has a #M-1 pin and a #M pin, where the #M pin is a ground pin, the #M-1 pin is an in-situ detection pin, and M is a positive integer.

4. The server cooling fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan cover (2) includes a front frame cover (21), which is detachably connected to the fan body (1).

5. The server cooling fan according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fan protective cover (2) includes a rear frame cover (22), which is detachably connected to the fan body (1).

6. The server cooling fan according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Connector mounting base (4), which is connected to the rear frame cover (22), and fan connector (3) is detachably connected to the connector mounting base (4).

7. The server cooling fan according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower end of the connector mounting base (4) is provided with a snap-fit ​​(41) that is detachable from the fan connector (3).

8. The server cooling fan according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the first connecting part (31) and the second connecting part (32) are provided with limiting protrusions (311) that contact the buckle (41).

9. The server cooling fan according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector mounting base (4) is provided with a wire fixing slot (42).

10. A server, characterized in that, Includes the server cooling fan as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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