Flexible connection module for computing fan and computer fan assembly with flexible connection module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible connection module for a computing fan, which comprises a first connection part and a second connection part, the first connection part and the second connection part are respectively provided with a first electric bayonet socket and a second electric bayonet socket, and the first connection part and the second connection part are connected through a flexible belt. The first electric bayonet socket and the second electric bayonet socket are connected through a cable or a flexible PCB. In the using process, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are installed in the first connecting grooves and the second connecting grooves of the two fan bodies respectively, meanwhile, the first connecting grooves and the second connecting grooves are provided with first electric inserting grooves and second electric inserting grooves respectively, and then electric connection (series connection) between the fan bodies is achieved. Meanwhile, the hidden grooves are formed in the adjacent side walls of the first connecting grooves or the second connecting grooves, so that when series connection is not needed, the first connecting parts are installed in the first connecting grooves, and the second connecting parts can be installed in the hidden grooves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of computer fans, and in particular to a flexible connection module for computer fans and a computer fan assembly having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Computer fans, also known as cooling fans, are generally used for heat dissipation. They are supplied to heat sinks and computer cases. Commonly available cooling fans range in size from 2.5cm to 30cm in diameter and thickness from 6mm to 76mm.

[0003] As computer hardware upgrades, the operating frequencies of components (graphics cards, CPUs) also increase. Therefore, the cooling provided by a single fan is insufficient to achieve the desired cooling effect, leading to hardware damage.

[0004] Therefore, multiple individual fans are usually connected in series with wires or their interfaces are connected to the power supply to achieve multi-fan operation and heat dissipation (e.g., installed as a cooling fan group or installed on a water cooling radiator).

[0005] However, this structure results in numerous and messy internal wiring connections, which can easily lead to unstable fan operation. It also limits its configurability to meet user requirements. While some designs incorporate power interface modules for the fan, this increases the assembly process and the cost per fan. For example, Chinese patent 202220594054.5 requires placing a first electrical connection and a second electrical connection at different locations on the casing, making the installation process quite cumbersome.

[0006] Of course, there are also computer fans with external modules, but these are generally rigid structures, so they need to be disassembled separately during actual installation, and their appearance is also less aesthetically pleasing after the external module is removed. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a flexible connection module for a computer fan and a computer fan assembly having the same. The aim is to facilitate the electrical connection of the computer fan assembly through the setting of the flexible connection module, while having a simple structure and being able to be hidden inside the fan housing when not in series.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a flexible connection module for a computing fan, comprising a first connecting part and a second connecting part, wherein the first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively provided with a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector.

[0009] The first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected by a flexible strip, and the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are connected by a cable or a flexible PCB board.

[0010] In actual design, during use, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively installed in the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot of the two fan individuals. At the same time, the first connecting slot and the second connecting slot are respectively provided with the first electrical slot and the second electrical slot, thereby realizing the electrical connection (series connection) between the fan individuals.

[0011] Meanwhile, a hidden groove is provided on the adjacent side wall of the first connecting groove or the second connecting groove. Therefore, when series connection is not required, the first connecting part is installed in the first connecting groove, and the second connecting part can be installed in the hidden groove, so that the fan unit can maintain its aesthetic appearance even when series connection is not required.

[0012] Therefore, by connecting the flexible strip with cables or flexible PCB boards, the ease of use and aesthetics of the individual fan can be improved.

[0013] A computer fan assembly, characterized in that it includes a fan unit, the fan unit having a side frame.

[0014] The side frame has four side walls.

[0015] Each sidewall is provided with a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove, and the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove are respectively provided with a first electrical slot and a second electrical slot.

[0016] The first connecting groove and / or the second connecting groove are provided with hidden grooves on adjacent side walls;

[0017] The first or second connecting slot is provided with the aforementioned flexible connecting module;

[0018] The first connecting part is installed in the first connecting slot, and the second connecting part can be installed in the second connecting slot of an adjacent fan or located in a hidden slot. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 3D schematic diagram of flexible connection module Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 2 3D schematic diagram of flexible connection module Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 3 3D schematic diagram of flexible connection module Figure 3 ;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the flexible connection module;

[0023] Figure 5 Diagram showing the interaction between a computer fan and a flexible connection module. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 6 Diagram showing the interaction between a computer fan and a flexible connection module. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 7 Diagram showing the interaction between a computer fan and a flexible connection module. Figure 3 .

[0026] In the picture,

[0027] 11 is the first connecting part, and 12 is the second connecting part.

[0028] 21 is the first electrical connector, and 22 is the second electrical connector.

[0029] 3 is a flexible strip.

[0030] 4 represents the individual fan, and 40 represents the side wall.

[0031] 51 is the first connecting slot, 52 is the second connecting slot, and 53 is the hidden slot.

[0032] 61 is the first electrical slot, and 62 is the second electrical slot.

[0033] 71 is a positioning protrusion, and 72 is a positioning groove.

[0034] 81 is a buckle, and 82 is a slot. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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 a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that if any directional indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, top, bottom, inside, outside, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, counterclockwise, clockwise, circumferential, radial, axial, etc.) is involved in the embodiments of this utility model, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," such descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a flexible connection module for calculating a fan is characterized by comprising a first connecting portion 11 and a second connecting portion 12, wherein the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 12 are respectively provided with a first electrical connector 21 and a second electrical connector 22.

[0039] The first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 are connected by a flexible strip 3, and the first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 are connected by a cable or a flexible PCB board.

[0040] In actual design, during use, the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 are respectively installed in the first connecting slot 51 and the second connecting slot 52 of the two fan units 4. At the same time, the first connecting slot 51 and the second connecting slot 52 are respectively provided with the first electrical slot and the second electrical slot 62, thereby realizing the electrical connection (series connection) between the fan units 4.

[0041] Meanwhile, a hidden groove 53 is provided on the adjacent side wall 40 of the first connecting groove 51 or the second connecting groove 52. Therefore, when series connection is not required, the first connecting part 11 is installed in the first connecting groove 51, and the second connecting part 12 can be installed in the hidden groove 53, so that the fan unit 4 can maintain its aesthetic appearance even when series connection is not required.

[0042] Therefore, by connecting cables or flexible PCB boards to the flexible strip 3, the practicality, convenience, and aesthetics of the individual fan 4 can be improved.

[0043] Specifically, the first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 are female and / or male connectors.

[0044] In practical design, it is preferable to have one female connector and one male connector, which can be a TPYE-C connector, a UEB connector, or a conventional connector.

[0045] In this embodiment of the utility model, the first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 are TPYE-C connectors and UEB connectors, respectively.

[0046] Specifically, the first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 are gold fingers and / or flexible pins, respectively, which makes the overall volume thinner and improves the stability and convenience of installation.

[0047] In specific designs, the electrical connector can be either a protruding or recessed structure, primarily to ensure stable insertion between the four electrical slots of the individual fan.

[0048] In this embodiment of the utility model, the flexible strip 3 is a cable or a flexible PCB board. In actual design, the electrical connection between the first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 can also be achieved by directly using a cable or a flexible PCB board.

[0049] However, its aesthetics and wear resistance are poor.

[0050] The first electrical connector 21 and the second electrical connector 22 can be PCB boards or predetermined connection terminals, and can be electrically connected via cables or flexible PCB boards.

[0051] Specifically, the flexible strip 3 is a covering layer that covers the outer periphery of the cable or the outer periphery of the flexible PCB board, and the covering layer can be a leather sleeve, plastic layer or other structures.

[0052] When the second connecting part is connected to the fan unit, the second connecting part is provided with a wrench part.

[0053] In this embodiment of the utility model, when the second electrical connector 22 is connected to the power source, the flexible strip 3 has a predetermined length. In this design, the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 are used to facilitate power connection.

[0054] A computer fan assembly includes a fan unit 4, the fan unit 4 having a side frame.

[0055] The side frame has four side walls 40.

[0056] Any sidewall 40 is provided with a first connecting groove 51 and a second connecting groove 52, and the first connecting groove 51 and the second connecting groove 52 are respectively provided with a first electrical slot 61 and a second electrical slot.

[0057] The first connecting groove 51 and / or the second connecting groove 52 are located on adjacent side walls 40 and have hidden grooves.

[0058] The first connecting slot 51 or the second connecting slot 52 is provided with the above-mentioned flexible connecting module;

[0059] The first connecting part 11 is installed in the first connecting groove 51, and the second connecting part 12 can be installed in the second connecting groove 52 of the adjacent fan individual 4 or disposed in the hidden groove.

[0060] Specifically, the walls of the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 12 are provided with positioning protrusions 71, and the first connecting groove 51 and the second connecting groove 52 are provided with positioning grooves 72 that cooperate with the positioning protrusions, which further improves the connection stability of the flexible connecting module and the fan unit 4.

[0061] In this embodiment of the present invention, the side wall 40 of the fan unit 4 away from the first connecting groove 51 and the second connecting groove 52 is provided with a buckle, and the side wall 40 is provided with a buckle groove 81 at the position opposite to the buckle. The buckle and the buckle groove 82 cooperate to assemble the fan unit 4. The buckle and the buckle groove can also adopt a magnetic structure.

[0062] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible connection module for calculating a fan, characterized by, The first connecting part and the second connecting part are respectively provided with a first electric socket and a second electric socket, The first connecting part and the second connecting part are connected by a flexible band, and the first electric socket and the second electric socket are connected by a cable or a flexible PCB board.

2. The flexible connection module for calculating a fan as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first electric socket and the second electric socket are female heads and / or male heads of connectors.

3. The flexible coupling module for calculating a fan as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The first electric socket and the second electric socket are TPYE-C connectors and UEB connectors.

4. The flexible coupling module for calculating a fan as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The first electric socket and the second electric socket are gold fingers and / or elastic PIN needles.

5. The flexible coupling module for calculating a fan as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The flexible band is a cable or a flexible PCB board.

6. The flexible coupling module for calculating a fan as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The flexible band is a cladding layer wrapped around the outer wall of the cable or the flexible PCB board.

7. The flexible coupling module for calculating a fan as set forth in claim 1, wherein: When the second electric socket is connected to a power supply, the length of the flexible band is predetermined. When the second connecting part is connected to a fan unit, the second connecting part is provided with a wrench part.

8. A computer fan assembly comprising: The fan unit is provided with a side frame. The side frame is provided with four side walls. Any one of the side walls is provided with a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove, and the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove are respectively provided with a first electric slot and a second electric slot. The first connecting groove and / or the second connecting groove is provided with a hidden groove on the adjacent side wall. The first connecting groove or the second connecting groove is provided with the flexible connecting module of any one of claims 1-7. The first connecting part is installed in the first connecting groove, and the second connecting part can be installed in the second connecting groove of an adjacent fan unit or in the hidden groove.

9. The computer fan assembly of claim 8, wherein: The wall surface of the first connecting part and the second connecting part is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove are provided with a positioning groove matched with the positioning protrusion.

10. The computer fan assembly of claim 8, wherein: The side wall of the fan unit away from the first connecting groove and the second connecting groove is provided with a buckle, and the position opposite to the buckle is provided with a buckle slot.

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