Case fan fixing support

Abstract

The utility model discloses a case fan fixing support, which belongs to the field of computer cases and comprises a main frame body, at least one mounting position matched with a computer fan in a clamping manner is arranged on the front surface of the main frame body, and a first type of clamping piece matched with the side wall of a case in a clamping manner is arranged on the back surface of the main frame body. At least one second type of clamping piece is arranged at the edge of the mounting position, and the computer fan is clamped at the mounting position through the at least one second type of clamping piece. According to the utility model, a plurality of fans can be clamped with the fixed bracket, and the fixed bracket can also be clamped with the side wall of the case, so that a user can conveniently and selectively install a proper amount of fans on the fixed bracket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer cases, and in particular to a case fan mounting bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the fans of home computer hosts are usually screwed onto the mounting posts on the chassis. This means that each fan requires four mounting posts, which are pre-installed on the computer host chassis. However, different consumers have different computer usage habits. For example, gaming hosts need more fans, while office hosts may not need as many. This leads to a situation where sometimes the pre-installed mounting posts on the computer chassis are insufficient, while at other times they are left unused. In addition, each fan requires four screws to be tightened to secure it, which is time-consuming and laborious during installation.

[0003] Chinese patent document CN217421651U discloses a screwless fan bracket for use in computer cases. The case includes a U-shaped base, and the screwless fan bracket includes a heat dissipation assembly and two limiting mechanisms. The two limiting mechanisms are respectively installed on the inner side wall of the U-shaped base and are arranged opposite to each other. The heat dissipation assembly is engaged with the two limiting mechanisms. Each limiting mechanism includes a mounting base, a connecting post, and a limiting post. The mounting base includes a first side plate and a second side plate, which are L-shaped. The first side plate is installed on the inner side wall of the U-shaped base. The engagement between the limiting post and the mounting hole achieves initial positioning of the frame, and then the engagement between the slot and the connecting post allows the fan bracket to be installed on the U-shaped base. This screwless fan bracket solves the problem in the prior art that multiple screws are needed for fixing the fan bracket, making the installation and removal of the fan bracket cumbersome and preventing easy replacement of the fan. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to propose a chassis fan mounting bracket, which can not only realize the connection between multiple fans and the mounting bracket, but also realize the connection between the mounting bracket and the side wall of the chassis, so that users can selectively install an appropriate number of fans on the mounting bracket.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The present invention provides a chassis fan mounting bracket including a main frame. The front of the main frame is provided with at least one mounting position for engaging with a computer fan. The back of the main frame is provided with a first type of snap-fit ​​member for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. At least one second type of snap-fit ​​member is provided at the edge of the mounting position. The computer fan is snapped into the mounting position by at least one second type of snap-fit ​​member.

[0007] A further technical solution of this utility model is that it includes two or more second-type snap-fit ​​components, and one or more first-type snap-fit ​​components are fixed on the corresponding second-type snap-fit ​​components.

[0008] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the second type of snap-fit ​​component is divided into two types: a combination snap-fit ​​component and a conventional snap-fit ​​component. The combination snap-fit ​​component is a second type of snap-fit ​​component with the first type of snap-fit ​​component fixed to it. The conventional snap-fit ​​component is a second type of snap-fit ​​component without the first type of snap-fit ​​component fixed to it. The combination snap-fit ​​component includes a main spring and a secondary spring. The main spring has a receiving opening in the middle. A part of the secondary spring extends into the receiving opening and is fixed on one edge of the receiving opening.

[0009] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the main spring sheet is provided with a main locking protrusion, the slave spring sheet is provided with a slave locking protrusion, and the orientation of the main locking protrusion is opposite to that of the slave locking protrusion.

[0010] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the first type of snap-fit ​​component includes at least one snap head that is inserted into the first type of limiting groove on the chassis, and at least one of the snap heads is fixed to one end of the main frame.

[0011] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the first type of snap-fit ​​component also includes at least one elastic snap-fit ​​component that is inserted into the second type of limiting groove on the chassis, and at least one of the elastic snap-fit ​​components is fixed to the other end of the main frame.

[0012] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the elastic clip includes a J-shaped clip plate and a clip protrusion, and the clip protrusion is fixed on the side wall of the J-shaped clip plate.

[0013] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the second type of snap-fit ​​component includes at least one snap-fit ​​spring.

[0014] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the second type of snap-fit ​​component includes four snap-fit ​​spring pieces, which are symmetrically distributed at the four corners of the mounting position, and the ends of the snap-fit ​​spring pieces are provided with snap-fit ​​connectors.

[0015] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the second type of snap-fit ​​component includes a limiting baffle and at least one snap-fit ​​spring, wherein the limiting baffle is located on one side of the mounting position, and at least one snap-fit ​​spring is located on the other side of the mounting position.

[0016] A further technical solution of this utility model is that a reinforcing rib is provided between the two connected snap-fit ​​spring pieces.

[0017] A further technical solution of this utility model is that it also includes at least one positioning post for matching the screw hole on the computer fan, and at least one of the positioning posts is fixed to the front of the main frame.

[0018] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the main frame includes a rectangular frame and at least one reinforcing connecting plate, and the end of each reinforcing connecting plate is connected to the two sides of the rectangular frame.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] The chassis fan mounting bracket provided by this utility model can be provided with one or more mounting positions that can be snapped together with computer fans. The computer fans can be snapped into the mounting positions by a second type of snap-fit ​​component, and the main frame can be snapped into the side wall of the chassis by at least one first type of snap-fit ​​component. This allows the chassis fan mounting bracket to both snap multiple fans into the mounting bracket and snap the mounting bracket into the side wall of the chassis. In addition, this mounting bracket is particularly suitable for users' DIY needs. Users can quickly install and remove computer fans at any time according to their own needs to select the appropriate number of fans. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which has a mounting position and includes a computer fan;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which has two mounting positions and includes a computer fan;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a first perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which has three mounting positions and includes a computer fan.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a second perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which has three mounting positions and includes a computer fan.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, including a computer fan;

[0028] Figure 8This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a partial perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 11 This is a top view of the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in Embodiment 4 of the present invention.

[0032] In the picture:

[0033] 1. Main frame; 2. Computer fan; 3. Type I snap-fit ​​connector; 11. Mounting position; 4. Type II snap-fit ​​connector; 31. Clip head; 32. Elastic snap-fit ​​connector; 321. J-type clip plate; 322. Clip protrusion; 41. Snap-fit ​​spring; 411. Snap-fit ​​connector; 42. Reinforcing rib plate; 5. Positioning post; 12. Rectangular frame; 13. Reinforcing connecting plate; 43. Limiting stop plate; 21. Outer frame; 14. Reinforcing end plate; 71. Combined snap-fit ​​connector; 72. Conventional snap-fit ​​connector; 61. Main spring; 62. Slave spring; 611. Receiving port; 612. Main clip protrusion; 621. Slave clip protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] Example 1

[0036] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes a main frame 1. The front of the main frame 1 has at least one mounting position 11 for engaging with a computer fan 2. The shape of the mounting position 11 matches the shape of the computer fan 2. The computer fan 2 typically includes a motor, a fan, and a square outer frame 21. The shape of the mounting position 11 matches the shape of the outer frame of the computer fan 2. The back of the main frame 1 has a first type of snap-fit ​​member 3 for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. The chassis fan mounting bracket can be snapped onto the chassis using the first type of snap-fit ​​member 3. On the side wall of the case, at least one second-type snap-fit ​​piece 4 is provided at the edge of the mounting position 11. The computer fan 2 is snapped onto the mounting position 11 through at least one second-type snap-fit ​​piece 4, thereby indirectly mounting the computer fan 2 onto the side wall of the case. The number of computer fans 2 that can be snapped onto the main frame 1 can be determined by the number of mounting positions 11 provided on the main frame 1. This makes this case fan mounting bracket particularly suitable for users' DIY needs. Users can quickly install and remove computer fans 2 according to their own needs to select the appropriate number of computer fans 2. In addition, both the first-type snap-fit ​​piece 3 and the second-type snap-fit ​​piece 4 adopt a snap-fit ​​engagement, so that the above-mentioned case fan mounting bracket can not only achieve the snap-fit ​​of multiple computer fans 2 to the main frame 1, but also achieve the snap-fit ​​of the main frame 1 to the side wall of the case.

[0037] More preferably, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes two or more second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4, and one or more first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 are fixed on the corresponding second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4. In this way, the first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 can be integrally formed with the second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4, which can effectively reduce material costs and shorten the processing time. Since the first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 are fixed on the second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4, their number is usually less than the number of second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4. At this time, the second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4 can be divided into two categories, namely, combined snap-fit ​​parts 71 and conventional snap-fit ​​parts 72. The combined snap-fit ​​parts 71 are second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4 with first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 fixed on them, and the conventional snap-fit ​​parts 71 are second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4 without first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 fixed on them. That is, the combined snap-fit ​​parts 71 are regarded as a new independent component, which is an integrally formed combination of first-type snap-fit ​​parts 3 and second-type snap-fit ​​parts 4. Specifically, the combined snap-fit ​​component 71 includes a main spring 61 and a secondary spring 62. The main spring 61 has a receiving opening 611 in the middle. A part of the secondary spring 62 extends into the receiving opening 611 and is fixed on one edge of the receiving opening 611. The entire main spring 61 and the secondary spring 62 can be integrally formed. The main spring 61 can effectively snap into the computer fan 2 placed in the mounting position 11, while the secondary spring 62 extends to the lower surface of the main frame 1, thereby snapping into the limiting groove on the side wall of the chassis. More preferably, the main spring tab 61 is provided with a main locking protrusion 612, and the secondary spring tab 62 is provided with a secondary locking protrusion 621. The orientation of the main locking protrusion 612 is opposite to that of the secondary locking protrusion 621, and the orientation of the secondary locking protrusion 621 is opposite to that of the main locking protrusion 612. The main locking protrusion 612 faces the mounting position 11 to facilitate the computer fan 2, while the secondary locking protrusion 621 faces the opposite direction, away from the mounting position 11. Thus, when releasing the secondary locking protrusion 621, pressing the secondary spring tab 62 towards the side where the mounting position 11 is located allows the secondary locking protrusion 621 to disengage from the limiting groove on the side wall of the chassis, making installation very convenient. Figures 3 to 6As shown, the number of the first type of connector 3 and the second type of connector 4 can be reasonably selected according to the number of the main frame 1 and the computer fan 2. They are usually set in pairs. Preferably, in the case where the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment has only one mounting position 11, four combined connectors 71 are usually symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the chassis fan mounting bracket to ensure that all four corners of the chassis fan mounting bracket can be connected to the side wall of the chassis. In the case where the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment has only two mounting positions 11, four combined connectors 71 are still symmetrically arranged at the four corners of the chassis fan mounting bracket, and the chassis fan mounting bracket... Two standard-type snap-fit ​​connectors 72 can be installed in the middle of the bracket, thereby reducing material costs and assembly / disassembly difficulty. In the case where the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment has only three mounting positions 11, four combined snap-fit ​​connectors 71 are symmetrically installed at the four corners of the chassis fan mounting bracket. However, considering that the chassis fan mounting bracket is already quite long, it is also possible to simultaneously install one or more combined snap-fit ​​connectors 71 in the middle of the chassis fan mounting bracket, and the rest as standard-type snap-fit ​​connectors 72. This ensures that the middle of the longer chassis fan mounting bracket can also be firmly fixed to the side wall of the chassis, ensuring the installation stability of multiple computer fans 2. For cases with more mounting positions 11, the number of combined snap-fit ​​connectors 71 and standard-type snap-fit ​​connectors 72 can be reasonably matched according to the above rules. Theoretically, any number of mounting positions 11 can meet the requirements; however, considering the size of the computer chassis, the number of mounting positions 11 is usually less than 10.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] like Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes a main frame 1. The front of the main frame 1 has at least one mounting position 11 for engaging with a computer fan 2. The back of the main frame 1 has a first type of snap-fit ​​member 3 for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. At least one second type of snap-fit ​​member 4 is provided at the edge of the mounting position 11. The computer fan 2 is snapped onto the mounting position 11 via at least one second type of snap-fit ​​member 4. The first type of snap-fit ​​member is fixed to the second type of snap-fit ​​member.

[0040] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that:

[0041] To facilitate the installation of the main frame 1 on the side wall of the chassis by the first type of snap-fit ​​component 3, the first type of snap-fit ​​component 3 further includes at least one snap head 31 that is inserted into the first type of limiting groove on the chassis. At least one snap head 31 is fixed at one end of the main frame 1. Specifically, the snap head 31 is used for limiting one end of the main frame 1. The number of snap heads 31 can be one or more. Considering the balance of force, two snap heads 31 are generally provided, and the two snap heads 31 are symmetrically arranged at one end of the main frame 1. Furthermore, the first type of latching component 3 also includes at least one elastic latching component 32 that is inserted into the second type of limiting groove on the chassis. At least one elastic latching component 32 is fixed to the other end of the main frame 1. The elastic latching component 32 has a lever, namely the J-shaped latching plate 321 mentioned below. By moving the lever, the latching protrusion 322 can be disengaged from the latching position, thus unlocking the latching of the elastic latching component 32 and facilitating latching and disengaging. Similarly, the number of elastic latching components 32 can be one or more. Considering the balance of force, two elastic latching components 32 are generally provided, and the two elastic latching components 32 are symmetrically arranged at the other end of the main frame 1. More preferably, the elastic latching component 32 includes a J-shaped latching plate 321 and a latching protrusion 322. The latching protrusion 322 is fixed to the side wall of the J-shaped latching plate 321. By moving the J-shaped latching plate 321, the latching protrusion 322 can be disengaged from the latching position.

[0042] To facilitate the second type of snap-fit ​​component 4 in fixing the computer fan 2 to the mounting position 11 of the main frame 1, the second type of snap-fit ​​component 4 further includes at least one snap-fit ​​spring 41. The snap-fit ​​spring 41 can fix the outer frame 21 of the computer fan 2, thereby fixing the computer fan 2 to the mounting position 11 of the main frame 1. To ensure that the outer frame 21 is subjected to balanced force, the snap-fit ​​springs 41 are usually arranged in pairs, symmetrically distributed on both sides of the outer frame 21, which can be diagonally distributed or symmetrically arranged. More preferably, the second type of snap-fit ​​component 4 includes four snap-fit ​​springs 41, which are symmetrically distributed at the four corners of the mounting position 11, thereby precisely locking the four corners of the outer frame 21, thus making the outer frame 21 more firmly fixed. More preferably, the end of the snap-fit ​​spring 41 is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector 411, which precisely locks onto the outer surface of the outer frame 21, thereby effectively preventing the outer frame 21 from detaching from the snap-fit ​​position.

[0043] To position the outer frame 21 of the computer fan 2 during installation and prevent displacement, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment also includes at least one positioning post 5 adapted to the screw holes on the computer fan 2. At least one positioning post 5 is fixed to the front of the main frame 1, i.e., the front of the mounting position 11. Since the positioning post 5 is positioned exactly corresponding to the screw holes of the computer fan 2, when the computer fan 2 is placed in the mounting position 11, combined with the limiting effect of the four snap-fit ​​springs 41, the computer fan 2 fits perfectly into the entire mounting position 11 without any shaking. The positioning post 5 can be one, a pair, three, or four; when in pairs, they are usually positioned diagonally.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] like Figure 10 As shown, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes a main frame 1. The front of the main frame 1 has at least one mounting position 11 for engaging with a computer fan 2. The back of the main frame 1 has a first-type snap-fit ​​member 3 for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. At least one second-type snap-fit ​​member 4 is provided at the edge of the mounting position 11. The computer fan 2 is snapped into the mounting position 11 by at least one second-type snap-fit ​​member 4. The difference between Embodiment Two and Embodiment One is that:

[0046] To reinforce the structure of the snap-fit ​​spring clip 41, a reinforcing rib 42 is provided between two connected snap-fit ​​spring clips 41. The reinforcing rib 42 can connect two adjacent snap-fit ​​spring clips 41 into one unit, avoiding the problem that a single snap-fit ​​spring clip 41 is easy to break when subjected to impact force, and improving the stability of the snap-fit ​​spring clip 41.

[0047] To further reinforce the structure of the main frame 1, preferably, the main frame 1 includes a rectangular frame 12 and at least one reinforcing connecting plate 13. The end of each reinforcing connecting plate 13 is connected to both sides of the rectangular frame 12, thereby making the main frame 1 more resistant to pressure from both sides and making the main frame 1 more robust. In addition, reinforcing end plates 14 can be provided at the two narrow ends of the main frame 1 to improve the structural strength of the narrow ends.

[0048] Example 4

[0049] like Figure 11 As shown, the chassis fan mounting bracket provided in this embodiment includes a main frame 1. The front of the main frame 1 has at least one mounting position 11 for engaging with a computer fan 2. The back of the main frame 1 has a first-type snap-fit ​​member 3 for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. At least one second-type snap-fit ​​member 4 is provided at the edge of the mounting position 11. The computer fan 2 is snapped into the mounting position 11 by at least one second-type snap-fit ​​member 4. The difference between Embodiment Two and Embodiment One is that:

[0050] To facilitate the second type of snap-fit ​​component 4 in fixing the computer fan 2 to the mounting position 11 of the main frame 1, the second type of snap-fit ​​component 4 includes a limiting baffle 43 and at least one snap-fit ​​spring 41. The limiting baffle 43 is located on one side of the mounting position 11, and at least one snap-fit ​​spring 41 is located on the other side of the mounting position 11. That is, the limiting baffle 43 and at least one snap-fit ​​spring 41 can also limit the outer frame 21 of the computer fan 2. In actual installation, one side of the computer fan 2 can be inserted into the gap below the limiting baffle 43, and the other side of the computer fan 2 is then fixed by the snap-fit ​​spring 41.

[0051] This utility model has been described through preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein; other embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A chassis fan mounting bracket, characterized in that, include: The main frame has at least one mounting position on its front side for engaging with a computer fan, and a first type of snap-fit ​​component on its back side for engaging with the side wall of the chassis. At least one type II snap-fit ​​component is provided at the edge of the mounting position; The computer fan is snapped into the mounting position by at least one of the second type of connectors.

2. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Includes two or more Type II connectors; One or more of the first type of snap-fit ​​connectors are fixed on the corresponding second type of snap-fit ​​connectors.

3. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second type of snap-fit ​​connector is divided into two categories: combined snap-fit ​​connector and conventional snap-fit ​​connector. The combined snap-fit ​​connector is the second type of snap-fit ​​connector with the first type of snap-fit ​​connector fixed to it, and the conventional snap-fit ​​connector is the second type of snap-fit ​​connector without the first type of snap-fit ​​connector fixed to it. The combined snap-fit ​​component includes a main spring and a secondary spring; The main spring plate has a receiving opening in the middle; The portion of the spring extends into the receiving opening and is fixed to one edge of the receiving opening.

4. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main spring sheet is provided with a main locking protrusion; The spring is provided with a latching protrusion; The orientation of the main card protrusion is opposite to the orientation of the slave card protrusion.

5. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first type of snap-fit ​​component includes at least one snap-fit ​​head that plugs into the first type of limiting groove on the chassis; At least one of the card heads is fixed to one end of the main frame.

6. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The first type of snap-fit ​​component also includes at least one elastic snap-fit ​​component that is inserted into the second type of limiting groove on the chassis, and at least one of the elastic snap-fit ​​components is fixed to the other end of the main frame.

7. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic locking component includes a J-shaped locking plate and a locking protrusion; The card protrusion is fixed to the side wall of the J-shaped card plate.

8. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The second type of snap-fit ​​device includes at least one snap-fit ​​spring.

9. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second type of snap-fit ​​connector includes four snap-fit ​​spring clips; The four snap-fit ​​spring clips are symmetrically distributed at the four corners of the mounting position; The end of the snap-fit ​​spring is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector.

10. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The second type of snap-fit ​​component includes a limiting stop and at least one snap-fit ​​spring; The limiting stop is located on one side of the mounting position; At least one of the snap-fit ​​springs is located on the other side of the mounting position.

11. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 8, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is provided between the two connected snap-fit ​​spring pieces.

12. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 1, 2, or 5, characterized in that: It also includes at least one positioning post for fitting into the screw hole on the computer fan; At least one of the positioning posts is fixed to the front of the main frame.

13. The chassis fan mounting bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main frame includes a rectangular frame and at least one reinforcing connecting plate; The ends of each of the reinforcing plates are connected to the two sides of the rectangular frame, respectively.

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